Why does Cookie Monster now eat veggies instead of cookies?

I haven't watched Sesame Street in awhile, and heard from a friend of mine who watches it with her children regularly, that Cookie Monster now eats veggies instead of cookies. Is it me, or does this just seem wrong? I'm all for healthy guidelines, but maybe they should consider having a Veggie Monster ("V is for Veggie, that's good enough for me...") and make her orange (beta carotene), instead of emasculating a clic?