Vegetables are very important to our vitamin, mineral, fiber, antioxidant, and phytochemical levels. All of which help fight off numerous ailments. When we think about Paleo Diet and Zone Diet, most people just hear "diet." And to avoid the dreaded "diet," we stick to things we know and are comfortable with and do not add variety. I, myself, am guilty of this. However, I found in my own experience, that adding variety to all facets of the paleo lifestyle can and will help you succeed into a paleo lifestyle instead of a "diet."
So just like our CrossFit workouts, our vegetables should be highly varied. We should be experimenting with many more colors and varieties. Visit a chinese grocery store, become familiar with the unfamiliar. Click here for a list of local Asian markets. Have fun and be open. You may find a new favorite!
This is why I am writing this blog. To challenge myself and all other Summer Shakedown participants. To earn an extra 20 points in the challenge, you must: 1) Try a new vegetable you have never tried, 2) Take a photo and send it to jarrod@westlakecrossfit.com, 3) Post your recipe and your thoughts on the Westlake Crossfit site.
Above you see I have chosen Broccolini and Kohlrabi. Broccolini is milder, sweeter, and more tender than broccoli and asapragus. Kohlrabi is similar to those of a broccoli stem or cabbage heart, but milder and sweeter, with a higher ratio of flesh to skin. The young stem in particular can be as crisp and juicy as an apple, although much less sweet. So it will be interesting to see what comes of the kohlrabi.
3...2...1... Have Fun!!
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