Choice of Veggies

[msvoboda222]

When I have 2 servings of vegetables on my menu (sometimes 1 serving), I click on it for more information on which vegetables I can choose from. The first column is limited to serving size, second column is “free”. Which column can I pick from and if I can pick from second column, how much will fulfill this part of the menu?

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, msvoboda222. A serving of vegetables is generally considered to be 1 cup raw or 1/2 cup cooked – however, the current menu allows for 1 cup cooked even from the “limited” first column, and you are encouraged to have at least 1 cup from the “free” vegetables.

[StephanieStanton]

I’ve been wondering the same thing. I really prefer a lot of the “free” veggies, but I’ve been forcing myself to eat from the “limited” column and not allowing myself to count the free veggies as a serving of veggies. I think the wording on veggies list is a bit confusing – so I’m glad to hear this!! 🙂

[mediatorsam]

I am new to the program. Is it necessary to eat all of the food for a specific meal or snack?

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, mediatorsam. If it’s too much for you, then you can cut back on starchy carbs a little. Try to keep the protein and produce as much as possible.

[ChereGafford]

How do I find the list of veggies I can eat?ChereGafford

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, Chere. In the personal Menu Planner (the right-most option here: http://www.trimdownclub.com/menu-planner), you will see buttons with the various food groups a few inches down from the top of the page – click on “Vegetables” to see the lists for non-starchy vegetables. For starchy vegetables, see the subcategory under “Carbohydrates.”

[RVers]

Do you have to eat exact items on the meal planner or can you rotate items?

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, RVers. You absolutely can rotate them.

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