A "Veggie Day" for Weight Loss?

Yesterday I discussed the importance of getting our vegetables in on a daily basis. Well here's one way you can start the process.   A new diet book called The Super Foods Rx Diet by Wendy Bazilian,  DrPH, MA, RD and Steven Pratt, MD suggests taking one day a week, every week, to enjoy a "Veggie Day" – a day in which your food choices be mostly from plants. You can still get your protein by eating beans, legumes, egg whites, tofu, and small amounts of low-fat cheese, seeds, and nuts.

I think this is a great idea for several reasons. As the authors of the book state, "it's a good reminder that you're on a particular eating plan and it's a practice that will help reinforce new, healthy habits." They say to do your "veggie day" on the same day of the week just to get into the habit of it.

Are you up to the challenge? Those of you who frequently consume your veggies tell us how you keep the habit going! And don't forget Dana has an entire inventory of recipes for you to explore and try out.