Is It Still Essential To Include Veg When Cutting?

[Tonkabosh]

A while back I read somewhere that almost every meal should consist of some vegetables when it comes to bodybuilding, as they contain vitamins/minerals etc. Therefore, I was just wondering if this was still essential when it comes to cutting?

The reason I ask is because I figured if I take vegetables out of some of my meals, I can replace them with extra oats, rice, etc instead.

For example, one of my meals at the moment is the following:


Protein Shake (0.5 Scoop): 48 Kcals/10g Protein/0g Carbs/0g Fat
Tin of Tuna: 130 Kcals/30g Protein/0g Carbs/1g Fat
1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil: 60 Kcals/0g Protein/0g Carbs/7g Fat
100g Mixed Veg: 47 Kcals/2g Protein/8g Carbs/0g Fat


As you can see, 100g of veg contains 47 calories, therefore if I was to take the veg out I could spend that 47 calories on something else such as 14g Oats, 2 Ryvitas or another 0.5 scoop of protein shake which all contain around 47 calories. This would probably 'help' me to prevent too much hunger.

Should I keep the veg, or can I do without it when cutting?

Thanks.

 

[oso0960]

Keep the veggies. They should actually make you feel fuller.

No they aren't required for losing body fat but they are the best source of vitamins and minerals and fiber. Pills and the like should be though of as supplements NOT replacements. Although if you do replace them you're probably still healthier than the majority of people.