Eating our 10-a-day thread (2)

[Breathmiller]

Hi all

This is our second thread about upping our veg and fruit intake on a daily basis.

We tend to list what we've had to keep us accoubtable and generally chat about how to increase the rainbow on our plate.

We don't always make 10 but anything more than you would normally is great. I like to at least get 5. 10 or even sometimes more is a great day.

All welcome whatever reasons.

I may eat potatoes most days😂.

@PartyOnKale maybe you should just eat one 80g portion of potatoes a day and include them as one of your ten a day.
i.e. treat them the same as other vegetables

@PartyOnKale yes I think they're not included so people don't count chips? But I'd agree they should count. I do love potatoes.

Not doing as well today, had a job interview first thing and then a baby class so am fuelled by peanut butter.

No chocolate so though 😉

I essentially do that Postdatedpandemic.
I tried sweet potato but noone else likes them much. Also I do tend to prefer locally grown stuff.
I really don't stick to anything religiously, just have loose guidelines.

Banana

Tomatoes
Carrot
Onion
Beetroot
Edamame
Kidney beans
Cucumber

Apple at bedtime maybe.

tomatoes
carrots
swede
parsnips
brocolli
melon
clementines

Thanks @ThisTownAintBigEnoughForBoth yes I think it will work well with a variety of flavours eaten together. I've tried kimchi once before, my ex-neighbour (Korean) sent some over with noodles and some other bits and I remember it being delicious. I think I might drop her a text for some inspo!

1. 2 satsumas

2 banana

1. Apple
2. Dates
3. Mushroom/pepper omelette
4. Avocado
5. Cucumber/sweetcorn
6. Tomato/onion

I’m sorry I’ve not really been very fruit and veg lately. But today:

1. Raspberries
2. Satsuma/bistro salad
3. Cherry tomatoes
4. Carrots
5. Peas
6. Spinach

So much better when I prep meals ahead.

Big salad for tea

Salad leaves
Spring onion/gherkins
Tomatoes
Beetroot
Orange juice
Mango

@MaybeHeIsMyCat what kind of cheese is that? Looking good!

I also have a salad to share. How many portions would people say it is? It has: salad leaves, roasted beetroot & butternut squash, tomatoes, cucumber, grated carrot, 1/4 avocado, goats cheese.

Also today: avocado on toast, banana, apple, orange, kale, potato (healthy potato and kale soup).

So maybe 8ish portions I guess.

@ChocolateButtonsOfShame feta! And crispy ready cooked bacon

Great looking salads. Chocolate, I would say that was at least 3 or 4 portions.

1. Beans

2 and 3. Pepper, onion, cherry tomatoes and falafel

1. Grapes
2. Mixed salad
3. Sweet potato

1. Avocado
2. Cucumber/tomato
3. Red dal lentils

Have had a terrible headache and congestion (tested positive for Covid today) so wasn't in the mood for much. But I craved some spicy dal which was quite soothing.

Yesterday (was out)
Lettuce
Celery/cucumber
clementine/plum
melon

Tomatoes
Mushrooms
Aubergines
Melon
kiwi/prunes
green beans
peas

Thanks @Wildernesstips

Hope you are feeling better @TwentinQuarantino

Banana
Raisins
Cucumber
Apple
Asparagus
Broccoli

Hmm well... Not awful 🙂

Oh Twentin, hope you feel better soon.

1. Satsuma
2. Pear
3. Bistro salad
4. Cherry tomatoes

Also had quite a few sun dried tomatoes but I don't think I can count them as well as the fresh.

Hope you are feeling a bit better Twentin

peas
blueberries
cherries
kidney beans
figs

Banana
Butternut squash
Beetroot
Salad
Kiwi
Raisins
Pak choi
Mushrooms

1. Dried apricots
2. Raspberries
3. Spinach
4. Pear
5. Cherry tomatoes/watercress/rocket
6. Black beans/orange pepper
7. Apple/frozen berries

sprouts
cauliflower
figs

rubbish today

After a few days feeling like death and only fancying white carbs, I have made some amazing Moroccan style soup.

Onions, celeriac, carrots, red lentils, garlic, ginger, cauliflower, brown chick peas, pak choi and peppers plus oodles of spices.

Great stuff Pandemic!

1. Spinach
2. Watercress/rocket/orange pepper/avocado
3. Tomatoes/black beans
4. Carrots
5. Peas
6. Swede
7. Apples/berries

Thank you for the well wishes. I feel a little better this morning although LO had a terrible night and I suspect also has Covid.

Yesterday I managed

1. Avocado
2. Cherry toms
3. Mushroom/carrot
4. Red and yellow pepper
5. Broccoli
6. Brussel sprouts
7. Mushy peas
8. Something else and I can't remember what it was. Sorry, brain fog.

I'm so glad my appetite and taste buds haven't been affected!