What's for lunch today?
Nov 28th 2012, 4:14 am
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Re: What's for lunch today?
A little bit of reading for you darling 
It is recommended that adults consume less than 2,300 mg of sodium per day. This is equivalent to about 6 g or 1 teaspoon of salt.
http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/scie...arange4648.cfm
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-st...s-7964244.html
It is recommended that adults consume less than 2,300 mg of sodium per day. This is equivalent to about 6 g or 1 teaspoon of salt.
http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/scie...arange4648.cfm
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-st...s-7964244.html
But the Govt knows that 5-a-day is nonsense. They were going to go with 9, but considered that that would mean most people wouldn't take it seriously. That in spite of the fact that actually the recommendation is 11-15. On top of that, it should be primarily veg, not fructose-laden fruit. Or noodles...
That means;
Apple (1) and Banana (2) with brekkie
Chicken Salad (3), Carrot sticks (4), Banana (5) for Lunch
Then you're left trying to cram 10 servings of veg on your plate for dinner.
Maybe Broc, Cauli, Carrots, Potato, Sprouts, Beans (runner), Parsnips, Swede, Asparagus and Cabbage.
You'd be farting like a monster.
Nov 28th 2012, 5:55 am
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Re: What's for lunch today?
Interesting, I will read some of this. I try not to use salt much at all.
Is it realistic to have 15 portions of fruit/veg a day. Understanding and agreeing with you that veg is of course better.
That means;
Apple (1) and Banana (2) with brekkie
Chicken Salad (3), Carrot sticks (4), Banana (5) for Lunch
Then you're left trying to cram 10 servings of veg on your plate for dinner.
Maybe Broc, Cauli, Carrots, Potato, Sprouts, Beans (runner), Parsnips, Swede, Asparagus and Cabbage.
You'd be farting like a monster.
Is it realistic to have 15 portions of fruit/veg a day. Understanding and agreeing with you that veg is of course better.
That means;
Apple (1) and Banana (2) with brekkie
Chicken Salad (3), Carrot sticks (4), Banana (5) for Lunch
Then you're left trying to cram 10 servings of veg on your plate for dinner.
Maybe Broc, Cauli, Carrots, Potato, Sprouts, Beans (runner), Parsnips, Swede, Asparagus and Cabbage.
You'd be farting like a monster.
Nov 28th 2012, 6:02 am
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Re: What's for lunch today?
A little bit of reading for you darling
It is recommended that adults consume less than 2,300 mg of sodium per day. This is equivalent to about 6 g or 1 teaspoon of salt.
http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/scie...arange4648.cfm
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-st...s-7964244.html
It is recommended that adults consume less than 2,300 mg of sodium per day. This is equivalent to about 6 g or 1 teaspoon of salt.
http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/scie...arange4648.cfm
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-st...s-7964244.html
Isn't that in the UK though? if you're in the heat and sweating, surely you need a bit more?
I don't use much salt, but don't worry about it anyway as I have low blood pressure.
Nov 28th 2012, 6:04 am
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Nov 28th 2012, 6:07 am
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Re: What's for lunch today?
Interesting, I will read some of this. I try not to use salt much at all.
Is it realistic to have 15 portions of fruit/veg a day. Understanding and agreeing with you that veg is of course better.
That means;
Apple (1) and Banana (2) with brekkie
Chicken Salad (3), Carrot sticks (4), Banana (5) for Lunch
Then you're left trying to cram 10 servings of veg on your plate for dinner.
Maybe Broc, Cauli, Carrots, Potato, Sprouts, Beans (runner), Parsnips, Swede, Asparagus and Cabbage.
You'd be farting like a monster.
Is it realistic to have 15 portions of fruit/veg a day. Understanding and agreeing with you that veg is of course better.
That means;
Apple (1) and Banana (2) with brekkie
Chicken Salad (3), Carrot sticks (4), Banana (5) for Lunch
Then you're left trying to cram 10 servings of veg on your plate for dinner.
Maybe Broc, Cauli, Carrots, Potato, Sprouts, Beans (runner), Parsnips, Swede, Asparagus and Cabbage.
You'd be farting like a monster.
Nov 28th 2012, 6:09 am
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Re: What's for lunch today?
Using this as a guideline - http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/5ADAY/Doc...tion_guide.pdf - i think its pretty easy to get the 11-15 items in a day (especially if you cook from scratch)
8 florets
That's half a plateful!
Cheers for the link though.
Nov 28th 2012, 7:27 am
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Re: What's for lunch today?
Nov 28th 2012, 7:38 am
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Re: What's for lunch today?
I do.
Nov 28th 2012, 8:02 am
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Re: What's for lunch today?
This is a good diet for Englishmen who like their food:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/search?programmes[]=p00vq8c6
ETA: Link is not working. It is the 'Hairy Dieters'.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/search?programmes[]=p00vq8c6
ETA: Link is not working. It is the 'Hairy Dieters'.