In a message dated 7/15/02 7:44:15 AM, Phosphor <[log in to unmask]
writes:

<< speaking of vegetables, why eat them? paleo man ate
no modern vegetables, few of which are recognizably similar to their remote
ancestors.  they contain little of use compared with herbs.
 >>

Andrew,

Where do leafy greens and salad greens fit into this picture? I refer to such
things as various lettuces, chicory, escarole, parsley, kale, Bok Choy,
spinach, Swiss chard, etc. I eat these foods in abundance. I know parsley and
dill are considered herbs, yet I eat these by the handful, not as a garnish.

And when you say "modern vegetables", what vegetables are you referring to?
Things like broccoli, carrots, onions, asparagus, eggplant, celery, peppers,
cucumbers, parsnips? I know that botanically tomatoes are a fruit, and peas
and green beans are legumes, even though they can be eaten in their raw and
unprocessed state.

All the Brassica vegetables have such a long-touted array of health
sustaining nutrients, and include both greens and more, should I say, "solid"
vegetables such as kale, cauliflower, mustard greens, cabbage, Bok Choy,
broccoli, etc.

I guess I'm trying to figure out what's an herb and what's a vegetable,
beyond the obvious dill and carrot. Perhaps a shift in my vegetable emphasis
would be helpful. Your elaboration and clarification would be appreciated.
Thanks!

Maddy Mason
Hudson Valley, NY