Q: What is it about the color green that makes vegetables so special? I know the green ones particularly are packed with vitamins, but why green? And what do you think about okra, asparagus, and marinated artichoke hearts?

A: I just like using the term 'green veggies' so people don't get tempted to go for corn and potatoes whenever I recommend eating vegetables :) Peppers of all colors, carrots, radishes, tomatoes, and all sorts of other non-green veggies are all great too. So are the veggies you mentioned. There's no such thing as a veggie that's bad for you though corn and potatoes should certainly be limited when trying to lose fat. Aside from them though, go absolutely crazy with all the veggies you want!