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Posted by: Revenant

I eat most of my veges in stir-fries. What are the best vegetables nutritionally, for bodybuilding to include in my stir fries? I'm told Broccoli has something that is necessary for testosterone release, and I gather that all green veges have calcium. What else should I consider?

Posted by: david

Add also,

Spinach
Green Beans

I'd stick to those for Fibrous veggies

Posted by: w8lifter

Shopping list!

sugar-free low carb protein powder
lean beef
chicken breast
turkey breast
fresh fish
canned tuna
canned salmon
eggs
creamed cottage cheese**
hard cheese **
sweet potatoes
yams
long grain brown rice
old fashioned oats
steel cut oats
eggplant
squash
romaine lettuce
spinach
asparagus
avocado
broccoli
brussels sprouts
cabbage
cauliflower
cucumbers
celery
peppers (any color)
mushrooms
string beans
zucchini
apples
bananas**
fresh or frozen (w/o syrup) berries
peaches
grapefruit
heavy whipping cream (35% ....NOT whipped cream the dessert topping)
olive oil
safflower oil
flax seed oil
walnut oil
almonds
walnuts
natural sugar-free peanut butter

** Not all foods on this list should be used at all times...the banana for instance should only be used during a carb up and/or a bulk.

Posted by: david

Cauliflower looks like *Brains* and then we boil them!

Posted by: Stickboy

LOL, I don't care how good they are for you, I'll NEVER eat Brussel Sprouts again.

I try to eat a good mix of veggies, but I like most of the green ones (Esp, Asparagus & Broccoli). Stir frying is a great way to eat em too. You don't cook out all the good stuff.

Any reason not to add Bok Choy to the stir fry?

Posted by: Fit Freak

Brussel Sprouts trick...chop them and then stir fry in a pan with some salsa....makes a big difference

Posted by: cornfed

Anyone have any nutritive info on zuchini? breakdown of carbs, fiber, ... ?

Always wondered

Posted by: Jodi

Zucchini per cup sliced

Cals: 29
Fat: < 1
Carb: 7
Fiber 2.5
Protein: 1.25

Posted by: cornfed

Why thank you Jodi, no sugar in 'em ?

Posted by: oceangurl01

anyone have info about mango? rasberries, strawberries?

Posted by: Revenant

Quote:

Originally posted by oceangurl01
anyone have info about mango? rasberries, strawberries?

Those aren't vegetables!

Posted by: Revenant

Quote:

Originally posted by w8lifter

eggplant
squash
romaine lettuce
spinach
asparagus
avocado
broccoli
brussels sprouts
cabbage
cauliflower
cucumbers
celery
peppers (any color)
mushrooms
string beans
zucchini

Hmm. I've never even tasted eggplant, asparagus or squash. At least not that I can remember. What do they taste like?

Posted by: w8lifter

Eggplant and squash both have very mild tastes....kinda take on whatever your cooking it w/....asparagus...tastes like a green vegetable?

I don't know, lol...it tastes good

Posted by: david

Quote:

Originally posted by Revenant
Those aren't vegetables!

Posted by: oceangurl01

i know they not veggies! i wanna know their nutiri info

Posted by: Revenant

Quote:

Originally posted by oceangurl01
i know they not veggies! i wanna know their nutiri info

Here's a little bit I gathered for you:

"Low in calories and fat, Mangoes are a good source of fiber. This fruit is rich in vitamin A and vitamin C. It also contains vitamin E and vitamin B6.

One cup of Raspberries provides 45 percent of the RDA of vitamin C, contains about 45 calories, 9 grams of fiber, and is sodium-free.

An excellent source of vitamin C, eight Strawberries contain about 50 calories and offer a source of fiber. Strawberries, as well as other berries, are cleansing agents for the bladder and the colon."

Posted by: oceangurl01

thank you! im just getting sick of the same protein shake that im having twice a day! i want to add flavor to it!

Posted by: Jodi

OG, this would be alot easier for you if you used www.fitday.com to track your meals. That is what most of us use here.

Posted by: Tank316

Quote:

Originally posted by oceangurl01
anyone have info about mango? rasberries, strawberries?

start a fruit thread, this is a veggie thread. its like asking if you like sex in the supplement forum.

can i call you blondie???

Posted by: Dero

Quote:

Originally posted by Tank316
start a fruit thread, this is a veggie thread. its like asking if you like sex in the supplement forum.

can i call you blondie???

Yeah!!!
No FRUITS HERE...

GIT'OTTA HERE TANK...

Posted by: oceangurl01

jodi, what does fit day has to do with my question? would fitday.com give me some ideas of adding flavors into my protein shake?

Posted by: w8lifter

No...but it would give you their nutrition info...which is what your question was!

This is a question.....

Quote:

Originally posted by oceangurl01
anyone have info about mango? rasberries, strawberries?

This is a statement....

Quote:

Originally posted by oceangurl01
thank you! im just getting sick of the same protein shake that im having twice a day! i want to add flavor to it!

She was helping you w/ your question.

Posted by: Robert

Quote:

Originally posted by oceangurl01
would fitday.com give me some ideas of adding flavors into my protein shake?

yes, just ask it a question (speak right into your screen) and it will answer, it's really cool kind of like a crystal ball, try it!

Posted by: oceangurl01

ok.. that was quite back

Posted by: freeman1504

Quote:

Originally posted by oceangurl01
ok.. that was quite back

I don't know what that means...

Posted by: w8lifter

Good! I'm not the only one then

Posted by: Tank316

Quote:

Originally posted by Prince
yes, just ask it a question (speak right into your screen) and it will answer, it's really cool kind of like a crystal ball, try it!

ok, i tried it and that doesnt work, now what?

Posted by: freeman1504

Posted by: Nigeepoo

Quote:

Originally posted by oceangurl01
ok.. that was quite back

Makes PERFECT sense to me!

Posted by: oceangurl01

never mind

Posted by: Jodi

Quote:

Originally posted by Prince
yes, just ask it a question (speak right into your screen) and it will answer, it's really cool kind of like a crystal ball, try it!

OG did you even look at fitday.com yet?

Posted by: oceangurl01

yas.

Posted by: Jodi

Then tell me, do you think this will help you?

Posted by: oceangurl01

the crystal ball didnt work!

Posted by: Jodi

Fine forget about it.

Posted by: david

Oh geeze.... Ocean... how is your food choices coming along... are you know getting enough variety for veggies???

Posted by: oceangurl01

yas im getting enough veggies! spinach, celery, brocolli and lots lots of lettuce everyday!!!!!

Posted by: freeman1504

true! veggies rule...all I ever get anymore is salad!

Posted by: david

look at this way... don't eat to please... just please to feed your body with it's needs..........

Posted by: freeman1504

so lettuce, carrots, cabbage and a few radishes are still good?

I just buy the washed bags of salad mix..I never have time to actually MAKE a salad

Posted by: oceangurl01

thats not fresh enough!
you dont know how long they on stand

Posted by: freeman1504

well, they're sealed well, and it's all I can do for time reasons. Pretty damn fresh to me. Crunchy and yummy

Posted by: david

Well, it's that or Barbecue, right Freeman??

Posted by: freeman1504

exactly...

plus, damnit, I just love a good salad!

Posted by: oceangurl01

what you mix with it ?

Posted by: freeman1504

Well, it's got lettuce, carrots, cabbage, raddishes...and I always throw in some diced ham and/or chicken and fatfree shredded cheese...and then some sort of oil based dressing like italien or vinegrette...newman's own usually....although I have been using newman's creamy caesar a bit too.

Posted by: david

Salad's are FOR RABBITS!!!!

Posted by: freeman1504

Posted by: oceangurl01

whatever! i love salads

Posted by: david

I have nothing against salads.... it's just my two front teeth aren't bigger than the rest!

Posted by: freeman1504

can we call you "Bugs" from now on?

Posted by: david

huh??

Posted by: freeman1504

Because of your teeth??

Posted by: CaptainDeadlift

Quote:

Originally posted by w8lifter
Shopping list!

eggplant
squash
romaine lettuce
spinach
asparagus
avocado
broccoli
brussels sprouts
cabbage
cauliflower
cucumbers
celery
peppers (any color)
mushrooms
string beans
zucchini

I noticed that carrots are not included here. Is there a reason?

Posted by: P-funk

carrots=sugar

Posted by: w8lifter

Quote:

Originally posted by P-funk
carrots=sugar

Yeah....that!

Posted by: david

Quote:

Originally posted by freeman1504
Because of your teeth??

I said I don't have BUCK TEETH!!!

Posted by: freeman1504

oh haha ok...