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.

plantsandpuddlesuits yes, sweet potatoes count but not ordinary potatoes.

I often swap out for sweet potato wedges or fries

@Breathmiller

plantsandpuddlesuits yes, sweet potatoes count but not ordinary potatoes. I often swap out for sweet potato wedges or fries

Ooh this is interesting too

[quote Breathmiller]<a class="break-all" href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=www.nhs.uk/livewell/5aday/documents/downloads/5aday_portion_guide.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjZ_cbHj4vyAhXCrHEKHbqRAXIQFjABegQIBhAC&usg=AOvVaw1BnYKH4ZzBjnujW9y_07ox&cshid=1627659379764" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=www.nhs.uk/livewell/5aday/documents/downloads/5aday_portion_guide.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjZ_cbHj4vyAhXCrHEKHbqRAXIQFjABegQIBhAC&usg=AOvVaw1BnYKH4ZzBjnujW9y_07ox&cshid=1627659379764[/quote]
Here is the link to the guidelines that I used at the beginning.

I was quite strict to begin with in terms of portion sizes but not so much now as I don't seem to need so much food. It is interesting though to read through what is counted (beans and pulses for instance) and what is not (more than one kind of juice or smoothie only counts as one) .

Along the road we have made executive decisions on this thread, such as Christmas pudding most definitely counts and if we are doing 10 then we allowed 2 portions of pulses/beans a day. We never did come to a decision about whizzed soup but I only ever count it as one, like a smoothie.

But in truth, there are no rules and regulations. It's just about shining a light on our healthy eating and encouraging more fruit and veg into our diet.

My main aim was to let go of the endless cycle of dietineand eat more normally and I have done that. Focusing on what I can eat and letting go of control, feast or famine cycles. Along with other things I've done it has happened and I feel so much more happy around food and my body than I have done in decades.

1. Raisins/Grapes
2. Onion
3. Spinach
4. Tomatoes
5. Sweetcorn
6. Peas
7. Carrots
8. Beetroot
9. Raspberries/strawberries

Thanks @Breathmiller. Unfortunately I can't get the link to work but I'm sure I'll find it online if I search.

Today

1. Grapes
2. Banana
3. Strawberries
4. Celery
5. Gherkin
6. Tomato
7. Onion
8. Lettuce
9. Pepper

10. Sweetcorn 11. Olives 12. Jalapeño pepper 13. Cauliflower 14. Spinach 15. Green Beans 16. Peas 17. Mushrooms 18. Carrots

Ooh I like the sound of this thread! Today we had salad chicken fajitas and so I managed:
Lettuce
Tomato
Sweetcorn
Avocado
Red pepper
Grapes

Tomorrow going to try a new recipe of sweet potato and chick pea pittas with hummus carrot and pepper on the side.

Some days we don't manage more than one veg though.

Wow @Kindtomyself that's an epic list what sort of meals did you make with all that?

Today was...

Blueberries
Banana

Rocket
Spinach

Fruit pot of melon grapes pineapple

Stir fry veg half a pack.

Chickpeas sounds good @OrangeBlossomsinthesun and welcome to the thread! Sort of similar but I like quesedillas for lunches they can be quite veg heavy. Black bean sweetcorn and pepper is a good one.

Fajitas also fab for veg. We like tofu fajitas.

One of my go to lunches at the moment is what I call fridge gravel hash 🤣 I roast a load of sweet potato and butternut squash and it keeps in the fridge for a few days. Fry this with any leftover veg I like mushrooms courgettes and spinach. Can also add leftover sausages etc. Then crack an egg in the middle and pop a lid on. Lush!

Ooo also need to add gherkins and jalapenos to the list for today if they count!

Here are the fruit portions..

I might not get all the photos today, i think there is a limit but I can't remember how many a day?

And veg...

More veg

Ooh , cool. I think they've all posted

1. Raisins
2. Tomatoes
3. Onion
4. Aubergine
5. Yellow pepper
6. Mushrooms
7. Rocket
8. Chickpeas
9. Carrots

A few grapes and raspberries

Today I managed
Sweetcorn
Red pepper
Red onion
Grapes
Lettuce
Tomato

Didn't manage to make the sweet potato recipe, might try to do it on Saturday

1. Raisins
2. Tomatoes
3. Grapes
4. Sweetcorn
5. Apple
6. Green lentils
7. Peas

Oh and...

1. Rocket

I name changed and fell off the thread due to a lack of kitchen but I've missed it. I need the accountability!

Raspberries
Banana
Apple watermelon

Carrots
Radish
Tomatoes
Beetroot
Cucumber
Celery
Pepper
Asparagus
Baby corn
Mange tout
Spring onion
Broccoli
Coriander

Good day today!

Worse day yesterday but ok.

Plums
Apple
Banana

Carrots
Cabbage
Onion
Pepper
Tomato
Rocket

These are good numbers. I always figure anything over 5 is a good day.

Today's offerings...

1. Dates
2. Olives
3. Cauliflower
4. Onions
5. Okra
6. Tomatoes
7. Chickpeas
8. Spinach
9. Apple juice

I know it's gone quiet on here but I'm going to try to keep it up. It keeps me accountable

Yesterday

Watermelon
Raspberries

Tomatoes
Spring onion

Carrots
Mange tout
Asparagus
Pepper

Agreed, I must do the same.

Yesterday

1. Banana
2. Grapes
3. Carrots
4. Courgette
5. Lentils
6. Garlic
7. Onion

Banana
Strawberries

Tomatoes
Gherkin
Pepper
Tinned tomatoes
Lettuce
Carrot
Beetroot
Cannellini beans

Yesterday

1. Grapes
2. Chickpeas
3. Onion
4. Garlic
5. Parsley
6. Tomato
7. Watercress

Banana
Apple
Plum

Coleslaw
Rocket
Tomatoes
Mushrooms