I've seen this sentiment come up multiple times on the forum, and I think there were even some RP quotes that weren't exactly in favor of vegetables in the diets (vs. fruits).
I want to understand the arguments against vegetables better, or maybe just the nuances to watch out for when consuming them in the diet.
Because in my experience,
- They are satiating and nutrient dense, providing many vitamins and minerals in a low calorie format (as well as liquid)
- When I have experimented with removing them from the diet, I have always been worse off mentally and at a higher weight and body fat percentage
- When not having adequate vegetables I find it hard to balance nutrients otherwise with any type of diet (tracked using e.g. cronometer) and it's unclear to me how well supplements have filled the gap
So what's up with vegetables? Are there particular ones to avoid for good reason? Are there go-to veges that are universally good?
I want to understand the arguments against vegetables better, or maybe just the nuances to watch out for when consuming them in the diet.
Because in my experience,
- They are satiating and nutrient dense, providing many vitamins and minerals in a low calorie format (as well as liquid)
- When I have experimented with removing them from the diet, I have always been worse off mentally and at a higher weight and body fat percentage
- When not having adequate vegetables I find it hard to balance nutrients otherwise with any type of diet (tracked using e.g. cronometer) and it's unclear to me how well supplements have filled the gap
So what's up with vegetables? Are there particular ones to avoid for good reason? Are there go-to veges that are universally good?