Cooking - preparing food challenge (5 a day)
marcelka77
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So for this week we will concentrate on veg ang fruit .
So, I will be doing Cooking Challenge for week . It will run from today may 6th - may 13 th . I need the pictures and recepie of 1 dish you were cooking this week for yourself . I will be judging on healthiness, calorie amount . I need the pictures and recepie of 1 dish you were cooking this week for yourself . I will be judging on healthiness, calorie amount and presentation . It can be idea for lunch (pack lunch) , dinner , breakfast or even Snack!!!
You must send picture + recipe here . The requirement this week is you must have at least 2 portion of your 5 a day . Any other questions, please feel free to message me here .Best recipe will get -2lbs advantage on 4th week weigh in. and presentation . It can be idea for lunch (pack lunch) , dinner , breakfast or even Snack!!! Everyone will get get 1 lbs for recipe.
Why 5 A DAY
Fruit and vegetables are part of a balanced diet and can help us stay healthy. That’s why it so important that we get enough of them.
5 A DAY highlights the health benefits of getting five 80g portions of fruit and vegetables every day. That’s five portions of fruit and veg altogether, not five portions of each.
Five reasons to get five portions
Fruit and vegetables taste delicious and there's so much variety to choose from.
They're a good source of vitamins and minerals, including folate, vitamin C and potassium.
They're an excellent source of dietary fibre, which helps maintain a healthy gut and prevent constipation and other digestion problems. A diet high in fibre can also reduce your risk of bowel cancer.
They can help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and some cancers.
Fruit and vegetables contribute to a healthy and balanced diet.
Fruit and vegetables are also usually low in fat and calories (provided you don’t fry them or roast them in lots of oil). That’s why eating them can help you maintain a healthy weight and keep your heart healthy.
5 A DAY is based on advice from the World Health Organization, which recommends eating a minimum of 400g of fruit and vegetables a day to lower the risk of serious health problems, such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and obesity.
To get the most benefit out of your 5 A DAY, your five portions should include a variety of fruit and vegetables. This is because different fruits and vegetables contain different combinations of fibre, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.
Almost all fruit and vegetables count towards your 5 A DAY. Potatoes and cassava don’t count because they mainly contribute starch to the diet.
To learn more about what counts towards your 5 A DAY, go to 5 A DAY: what counts?http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/5ADAY/Pages/Whatcounts.aspx
Getting your 5 A DAY is easy. In our 5 A DAY section, you’ll find lots of advice and information, from portion sizes to recipes and restaurant tips, to help you and your family fit five portions into your daily lives.http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/5ADAY/Pages/5ADAYhome.aspx
You can also learn more by downloading this Just Eat More leaflet (PDF, 342kb).
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/5ADAY/Documents/Downloads/5 A DAY z card.pdf
So, I will be doing Cooking Challenge for week . It will run from today may 6th - may 13 th . I need the pictures and recepie of 1 dish you were cooking this week for yourself . I will be judging on healthiness, calorie amount . I need the pictures and recepie of 1 dish you were cooking this week for yourself . I will be judging on healthiness, calorie amount and presentation . It can be idea for lunch (pack lunch) , dinner , breakfast or even Snack!!!
You must send picture + recipe here . The requirement this week is you must have at least 2 portion of your 5 a day . Any other questions, please feel free to message me here .Best recipe will get -2lbs advantage on 4th week weigh in. and presentation . It can be idea for lunch (pack lunch) , dinner , breakfast or even Snack!!! Everyone will get get 1 lbs for recipe.
Why 5 A DAY
Fruit and vegetables are part of a balanced diet and can help us stay healthy. That’s why it so important that we get enough of them.
5 A DAY highlights the health benefits of getting five 80g portions of fruit and vegetables every day. That’s five portions of fruit and veg altogether, not five portions of each.
Five reasons to get five portions
Fruit and vegetables taste delicious and there's so much variety to choose from.
They're a good source of vitamins and minerals, including folate, vitamin C and potassium.
They're an excellent source of dietary fibre, which helps maintain a healthy gut and prevent constipation and other digestion problems. A diet high in fibre can also reduce your risk of bowel cancer.
They can help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and some cancers.
Fruit and vegetables contribute to a healthy and balanced diet.
Fruit and vegetables are also usually low in fat and calories (provided you don’t fry them or roast them in lots of oil). That’s why eating them can help you maintain a healthy weight and keep your heart healthy.
5 A DAY is based on advice from the World Health Organization, which recommends eating a minimum of 400g of fruit and vegetables a day to lower the risk of serious health problems, such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and obesity.
To get the most benefit out of your 5 A DAY, your five portions should include a variety of fruit and vegetables. This is because different fruits and vegetables contain different combinations of fibre, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.
Almost all fruit and vegetables count towards your 5 A DAY. Potatoes and cassava don’t count because they mainly contribute starch to the diet.
To learn more about what counts towards your 5 A DAY, go to 5 A DAY: what counts?http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/5ADAY/Pages/Whatcounts.aspx
Getting your 5 A DAY is easy. In our 5 A DAY section, you’ll find lots of advice and information, from portion sizes to recipes and restaurant tips, to help you and your family fit five portions into your daily lives.http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/5ADAY/Pages/5ADAYhome.aspx
You can also learn more by downloading this Just Eat More leaflet (PDF, 342kb).
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/5ADAY/Documents/Downloads/5 A DAY z card.pdf
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I didn't exactly "cook" this for myself, but I did prepare it for myself. Hunger hit me badly (I skipped lunch and suddenly realized it was after three o'clock in the afternoon). I decided to make something quick, filling, and easy. I took out the blender, threw in half a cup of frozen mango chunks, a banana, and 2 strawberries. I poured in 2 oz of 2% milk, and enjoyed my delicious smoothie.
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Brown Team
I drink some sort of smoothie everyday for lunch
Lime Sublime Green Smoothie
1 C water (I used coconut water - I will use tap next time!)
1-2 handfuls of greens
1 C green grapes
Small wedge of lime (or 1 tsp of zest if you don’t have a high-powered blender)
1/2 C pineapple, fresh is best
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
Why do I always seem to get more of the countertop and other kitchen items than I do the food?0 -
Brown Team
Ingredients:
1cup of frozen or fresh Spinach
1 egg
1/2 Tomato
Tbsp of part skim mozzarella cheese
Smoothies
1/2 mango
1/3 orange sliced ( side)
1/2 cup Unsweetened almond milk
Crushed icecap
First I boiled the spinach and drained most water. Add 1/2 chopped tomato. In same pan, I cooked egg and mixed into veggies. Added a little shredded mozzarella to top and a shake of Greek seasoning.
Smoothie was just fresh mango, crushed ice and 1/2 cup of almond milk blended.
Nutritional values:
262 calories
Total Fat 9
Sodium 366
potassium 1121
Carbs. 35
Dietary fiber 8
Sugars 21
Protein 17
Vitamin A. 479%
Vitamin C. 124%
Iron. 42%
Calcium. 66%0 -
yellow team
all i did really was mixed a few vegetables together.
can of bush blackeye peas
can of Del Monte corn(drain)
can of de monte green beans(drain)
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Beef & Broccoli
Cut steak (2lbs) into bite size pieces then brown in a wok or large pan
Add bell peppers and onions (about 1 cup) and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat
Add broccoli (1 lrg bunch) and gravy (2 cups)
Cover and simmer for 10 minutes
Serve over brown rice
450 Calories for 1/2 cup of rice and 1 cup Beef & Broccoli
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The Black Team
I have never done pictures before so I hope this worked. I made two double pizzas, but these are different. The crust is actually made of cauliflower, cheese, egg and spices. Oh my gosh, it was so good and easy to make.
Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Serves 2; Adapted from Your Lighter Side.
Ingredients:
1 cup cooked, riced cauliflower
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp crushed garlic
1/2 tsp garlic salt
olive oil (optional)
pizza sauce, shredded cheese and your choice of toppings*
Directions:
To "Rice" the Cauliflower:
Take 1 large head of fresh cauliflower, remove stems and leaves, and chop the florets into chunks. Add to food processor and pulse until it looks like grain. Do not over-do pulse or you will puree it. (If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the whole head with a cheese grater). Place the riced cauliflower into a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 8 minutes (some microwaves are more powerful than others, so you may need to reduce this cooking time). There is no need to add water, as the natural moisture in the cauliflower is enough to cook itself.
One large head should produce approximately 3 cups of riced cauliflower. The remainder can be used to make additional pizza crusts immediately, or can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
To Make the Pizza Crust:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup cauliflower, egg and mozzarella. Add oregano, crushed garlic and garlic salt, stir. Transfer to the cookie sheet, and using your hands, pat out into a 9" round. Optional: Brush olive oil over top of mixture to help with browning.
Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes.
Remove from oven. To the crust, add sauce, toppings and cheese. Place under a broiler at high heat just until cheese is melted (approximately 3-4 minutes).
Enjoy!
*Note that toppings need to be precooked since you are only broiling for a few minutes.
Calorie count for the canadian bacon is 154 and the italian sausage was 292.0 -
I love chicken stir fry. You can change up the veggies so it is a different meal every time. I use chicken stock and soy sauce for my sauce on it. This one was chicken breast, sugar snap peas, mushrooms, onion, and zucchini
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Green Team
We had a cold front this weekend, so I had some chili con carne out of the freezer, together with a big salad.
The chili didn't look so good on the photo (in fact, it looked pretty yuck), so I left only the salad on it ;-)
Chili con Carne (6 servings, great for freezing): about 270 kcals per serving
200 g onions
10 ml olive oil
300 g ground beef
800 g diced tomatoes (cans)
300 g paprica
280 g (1 can) corn
280 g (1 can) kidney beans
Salad:
green salad mix
tomatoes
cucumber
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Hi all this is my first attempt at posting a pic so I hope this works. I'm Jen from the black team
My favorite veg recipe is roasted veg. I love love love this recipe (or a variation of it) either as a side dish or main meal.
For 2 people I cut up
1 bell pepper, 2 medium courgettes, 150g Mushrooms, 200g cherry tomatos & 1 onion.
I throw it all into a roasting dish with some raspberry vinegar, herbs, 1tsp olive oil salt and pepper.
and roast it in the oven for about 45mins.
It comes to about 145 calories per person
If I have enough calories left I love putting some mozzarella on top (and parmeasan)0
