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scrubbedexpat141 Nov 28th 2012 4:14 am

Re: What's for lunch today?
 

Originally Posted by Patsy Stoned (Post 10403911)
A little bit of reading for you darling :D
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

Interesting, I will read some of this. I try not to use salt much at all.


Originally Posted by Bahtatboy (Post 10404005)
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...

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.

Patsy Stoned Nov 28th 2012 4:37 am

Re: What's for lunch today?
 

Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 10405005)
Interesting, I will read some of this. I try not to use salt much at all.

The mere fact of your diet means that your sodium intake is too high darling xxx

scrubbedexpat141 Nov 28th 2012 4:38 am

Re: What's for lunch today?
 

Originally Posted by Patsy Stoned (Post 10405026)
The mere fact of your diet means that your sodium intake is too high darling xxx

FRUIT.SALAD.

I had a fruit salad yesterday Patsy, I think I deserve some slack here...

The Dean Nov 28th 2012 5:55 am

Re: What's for lunch today?
 

Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 10405005)
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.

The 11-to-15 guideline is items not portions :rofl:

Meow Nov 28th 2012 6:02 am

Re: What's for lunch today?
 

Originally Posted by Patsy Stoned (Post 10403911)
A little bit of reading for you darling :D
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.

scrubbedexpat141 Nov 28th 2012 6:02 am

Re: What's for lunch today?
 

Originally Posted by The Dean (Post 10405102)
The 11-to-15 guideline is items not portions :rofl:

Hang about, I thought it was portions?

Meow Nov 28th 2012 6:04 am

Re: What's for lunch today?
 

Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 10405119)
Hang about, I thought it was portions?

I don't think they mean 15 peas though... ;)

UKCityGent Nov 28th 2012 6:07 am

Re: What's for lunch today?
 

Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 10405005)
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.

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)

scrubbedexpat141 Nov 28th 2012 6:09 am

Re: What's for lunch today?
 

Originally Posted by UKCityGent (Post 10405124)
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)

Cauliflower
8 florets

That's half a plateful!

Cheers for the link though.

britexpat76 Nov 28th 2012 7:26 am

Re: What's for lunch today?
 

Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 10405128)
Cauliflower
8 florets

That's half a plateful!

Cheers for the link though.

Cauliflower can only be eaten with cheese. Is it still good for you then?

Patsy Stoned Nov 28th 2012 7:27 am

Re: What's for lunch today?
 

Originally Posted by Meow (Post 10405116)
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.

Scamp doesn't sweat...he goes from a/c apartment to a/c car to a/c office to a/c bar darling!!!:D

The Dean Nov 28th 2012 7:35 am

Re: What's for lunch today?
 

Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 10405119)
Hang about, I thought it was portions?

I don't eat 15 portions of anything in a whole day.......... :huh:

scrubbedexpat141 Nov 28th 2012 7:38 am

Re: What's for lunch today?
 

Originally Posted by britexpat76 (Post 10405218)
Cauliflower can only be eaten with cheese. Is it still good for you then?

No. Tastes like aspirin.


Originally Posted by Patsy Stoned (Post 10405221)
Scamp doesn't sweat...he goes from a/c apartment to a/c car to a/c office to a/c bar darling!!!:D

Good call. I will be sweating at the 7's this weekend though. Fancy dress time.


Originally Posted by The Dean (Post 10405234)
I don't eat 15 portions of anything in a whole day.......... :huh:

I do.

LaLaLayla Nov 28th 2012 8:02 am

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'.

Patsy Stoned Nov 28th 2012 8:27 am

Re: What's for lunch today?
 

Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 10405238)
Good call. I will be sweating at the 7's this weekend though. Fancy dress time.

What are you going as??
Mind you, they are forecasting rain!!


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