A variety of vegetables is necessary to get all the fiber, vitamins and nutrients to keep your trillions of cells happy and healthy. Try for as many as you can every week or two. Aim for as many colors as you can get.
Asparagus
Artichokes
Beets
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Peppers
Kale
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Mustard greens
Olives
Onions
Potatoes (Sweet and White)
Spinach
Tomatoes
Turnip greens
Watercress
Yams
Zucchini
Vegetables are usually light on protein. If you are eating a lot of vegetables and salads and are concerned about protein, you can boost protein by mixing with these:
Pea protein extract 5g per tbsp
Nutritional yeast flakes with 5g per tbsp.
Hemp hearts with 3.5g per tbsp
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