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deebee Posted Wed 11 Jul, 2007 10:45 AM |
Q for the health conscious - how many of you actually eat the right quota of fruit and veg each day?
Are you supposed to have 5 of each (ten things a day) or just 5 in total? How the hell do you get a 3 and an 8 yr old to accomplish this?
BTW, someone told me that peas are NOT vegetables - so what on earth are they then????? |
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AbsolutPurple Posted Wed 11 Jul, 2007 10:51 AM |
deebee wrote: Q for the health conscious - how many of you actually eat the right quota of fruit and veg each day?
Are you supposed to have 5 of each (ten things a day) or just 5 in total? How the hell do you get a 3 and an 8 yr old to accomplish this?
BTW, someone told me that peas are NOT vegetables - so what on earth are they then?????
From what i understand it's 5 total a day.
I have about 3 or 4 (morning - morning snack-lunch-gouter) and buy small quantities of each so that it's not boring.
it also requieres quite a budget...
I know i have a booklet about it - bought it at the newsagent a while ago and found it very useful. I shall look for it and give you the details - it's from a french health government body if i'm not mystaken.
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Hanne Posted Wed 11 Jul, 2007 10:54 AM |
Here they say it's six a day, but that's only cos it's a play on words - it could also be perceived as 'sex every day' :o)
Anyhow, I think that a glass of orange juice equals one item. Two glasses don't equal two items though.
I also find that it's easier to get people to eat the healthy stuff if it's cut out in bite-sized bits. Obviously, it also takes more work.
I think that I fulfil my quota most days but not every day, especially weekends. |
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AbsolutPurple Posted Wed 11 Jul, 2007 10:57 AM |
"Here they say it's six a day, but that's only cos it's a play on words - it could also be perceived as 'sex every day' "
an orgasm a day keeps the doctor away ?
naughty danes ! |
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deebee Posted Wed 11 Jul, 2007 10:59 AM |
Hanne wrote: Here they say it's six a day, but that's only cos it's a play on words - it could also be perceived as 'sex every day' :o)
PMSL, You're very good at eating the 6 a day. We struggle with the 5-a-day ( prob manage about 3) and I'm bored of the same veg cooked the same way. I've tried cookery books but it takes ages to prepare - on hols now so not much of a problem but when I work, ahhhh! |
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deebee Posted Wed 11 Jul, 2007 11:01 AM |
AbsolutPurple wrote: deebee wrote: Q for the health conscious - how many of you actually eat the right quota of fruit and veg each day?
Are you supposed to have 5 of each (ten things a day) or just 5 in total? How the hell do you get a 3 and an 8 yr old to accomplish this?
BTW, someone told me that peas are NOT vegetables - so what on earth are they then?????
From what i understand it's 5 total a day.
I have about 3 or 4 (morning - morning snack-lunch-gouter) and buy small quantities of each so that it's not boring.
it also requieres quite a budget...
I know i have a booklet about it - bought it at the newsagent a while ago and found it very useful. I shall look for it and give you the details - it's from a french health government body if i'm not mystaken.
You're far too bloody saintly!!! Did you get out jogging this morning then?? I used to exercise til about Feb then gave up and the weight is creeping on steadily - just when we have to strip off and show our toned bods, lol (that's if it ever stops raining!) |
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deebee Posted Wed 11 Jul, 2007 11:03 AM |
AbsolutPurple wrote: "Here they say it's six a day, but that's only cos it's a play on words - it could also be perceived as 'sex every day' "
an orgasm a day keeps the doctor away ?
naughty danes !
Haha, I'm living in the wrong country!!! |
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AbsolutPurple Posted Wed 11 Jul, 2007 11:07 AM |
deebee wrote: AbsolutPurple wrote: deebee wrote: Q for the health conscious - how many of you actually eat the right quota of fruit and veg each day?
Are you supposed to have 5 of each (ten things a day) or just 5 in total? How the hell do you get a 3 and an 8 yr old to accomplish this?
BTW, someone told me that peas are NOT vegetables - so what on earth are they then?????
From what i understand it's 5 total a day.
I have about 3 or 4 (morning - morning snack-lunch-gouter) and buy small quantities of each so that it's not boring.
it also requieres quite a budget...
I know i have a booklet about it - bought it at the newsagent a while ago and found it very useful. I shall look for it and give you the details - it's from a french health government body if i'm not mystaken.
You're far too bloody saintly!!! Did you get out jogging this morning then?? I used to exercise til about Feb then gave up and the weight is creeping on steadily - just when we have to strip off and show our toned bods, lol (that's if it ever stops raining!)
i'm wearing my gym kit now and just had eggs - will be off in about 10 minues or so. Well, i remember saying the same thing yesterday and staying in front of the compy the whole day..lol
I do power-walk (i walk real fast for 30 mins - 3 times a week) but i'm totally out of shape.
I don't gain weight but being out of shape really bothers me.
Thank God it's raining i don't have to wear my swimsuit !!! |
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AbsolutPurple Posted Wed 11 Jul, 2007 11:08 AM |
deebee wrote: AbsolutPurple wrote: "Here they say it's six a day, but that's only cos it's a play on words - it could also be perceived as 'sex every day' "
an orgasm a day keeps the doctor away ?
naughty danes !
Haha, I'm living in the wrong country!!!
with the wrong man if i may say so |
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Esteban Posted Wed 11 Jul, 2007 11:14 AM |
| I just drink shitloads of strawberry and banana smoothies and hope for the best. |
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AbsolutPurple Posted Wed 11 Jul, 2007 11:14 AM |
Esteban wrote: I just drink shitloads of strawberry and banana smoothies and hope for the best.
and vegs ? |
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deebee Posted Wed 11 Jul, 2007 11:16 AM |
Esteban wrote: I just drink shitloads of strawberry and banana smoothies and hope for the best.
Is that before or after a few pints down the pub??? ,lol. |
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Hanne Posted Wed 11 Jul, 2007 11:25 AM |
deebee wrote: Hanne wrote: Here they say it's six a day, but that's only cos it's a play on words - it could also be perceived as 'sex every day' :o)
PMSL, You're very good at eating the 6 a day. We struggle with the 5-a-day ( prob manage about 3) and I'm bored of the same veg cooked the same way. I've tried cookery books but it takes ages to prepare - on hols now so not much of a problem but when I work, ahhhh!
The easiest way is to eat some apples, bananas, pears or whatever during the day, I think.
And just so that no one gets me wrong, the 'six a day' is just a play on words, unfortunately! |
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AbsolutPurple Posted Wed 11 Jul, 2007 11:26 AM |
Ach !
off to walk |
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harry potter Posted Wed 11 Jul, 2007 11:29 AM |
hmmm. so i get potatos in my fries from Burger King and/or Wendy's, that's vegetables,
i get lettuce & onions on my triple cheese burger from Burger King and/or Wendy's, that's more vegetables - frickin' hate sliced tomatoes though, they scare me they get picked off along with the cucumbers *shudders*
i get sugar from the king-sized and/or biggie soda so that's my fruit covered.
so yeah i think i'm on the right track.
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