Challenge to fellow black teamers!

I'm down for this challenge!

I DEFINITELY don't eat enough of either so I'm really excited to do it!

I need to know what y'all think. My husband & I were just having a discusion about potatoes....would that be considered a vegetable or a grain/startch. I'm pretty sure SWEET potatoes/yam are in the veggie catagory (RIGHT, PLEASE?!) but yukon golds don't seem like they should fit there. What do you think?

New pic of Owen! I LOVE IT!

Yeah I usually count potatos in the grain/starch category. I wonder what they are technically??

Thanks! He makes so many weird faces and its hard to get them on camera, but i got this one!

I'm down for this challenge!

I DEFINITELY don't eat enough of either so I'm really excited to do it!

I need to know what y'all think. My husband & I were just having a discusion about potatoes....would that be considered a vegetable or a grain/startch. I'm pretty sure SWEET potatoes/yam are in the veggie catagory (RIGHT, PLEASE?!) but yukon golds don't seem like they should fit there. What do you think?

New pic of Owen! I LOVE IT!

Yeah I usually count potatos in the grain/starch category. I wonder what they are technically??

Thanks! He makes so many weird faces and its hard to get them on camera, but i got this one!

Oh, I know ALL about the weird faces from kids. My middle boy makes this HORRIBLE "CHEEEEESE" fact where he looks like he's getting ready to attack. LOL

they are a veggie, but are also starch. Oh my aching head, can we seek the answer to this riddle tomorrow>>:grumble: :laugh: :laugh:

I used to get mad when I was a kid when my mom would say Eat your fruit...referring to my tomatoes!

From http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/month/potato.html
Shortened for your viewing pleasure!

Vegetable of the Month: Potato
Potatoes were introduced to North America in the 18th century via Irish immigrants:noway: , however their native home is South America. Potatoes were first cultivated in the Andes Mountains over 7,000 years ago. Many kinds of potatoes are seen in restaurants, grocery stores, and even homes today, but the most common of these are the russet, round white, and the red potato. Potatoes are tough and durable, store well, and have an impressive nutritional content including being a
rich source of fiber, potassium and vitamin C. Like other fruits and vegetables, potatoes are a low calorie food and are free of fat, cholesterol, and sodium. Keep in mind, however, that the leaves and stems of a potato plant are poisonous and may cause illness when ingested.

Russet Potato
Serving Size: 1 med. potato, baked (173g)
Calories 160
Calories from Fat 0
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 15mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 12%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Sugars 2g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 30%
Calcium 2%
Iron 10%

Red Potato
Serving Size: 1/2 cup, cooked (85g)

Calories 70
Calories from Fat 0
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 30%
Calcium 0%
Iron 4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Consuming baked and grilled potatoes with the skin left on provides the most nutrients.

Recipes
Broccoli Baked Potatoes
Makes 6 servings (serving size 1 potato)
Each serving equals 1 1/4 cups of fruit or vegetables
Source: Produce for Better Health

Ingredients

6 medium Idaho potatoes
3 stalks broccoli
¼ cup skim milk
1 cup shredded low fat Cheddar cheese
1/8 tsp pepper

Scrub potatoes. Make shallow slits around the middle as if you were cutting the potatoes in half lengthwise. Bake until done, 30 to 60 minutes, depending on size. Peel broccoli stems. Steam whole stalks just until tender and chop finely. Carefully slice the potatoes in half and scoop the insides into a bowl with the broccoli. Add the milk, 3/4 cup cheese and pepper. Mash together until the mixture is pale green with dark green flecks. Heap into the potato jackets and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Return in oven to heat through (about 15 minutes). Oven: 350°F. Time: 30 to 60 minutes; 15 minutes to melt cheese or to reheat.

Nutritional analysis per serving (1 potato): Calories 346, Protein 24g, Fat 7g, Calories From Fat 17%, Cholesterol 20mg, Carbohydrates 44g, Fiber 14g, Sodium 327mg.

:flowerforyou: Love, the Irishman

From http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/month/potato.html
Shortened for your viewing pleasure!

Vegetable of the Month: Potato
Potatoes were introduced to North America in the 18th century via Irish immigrants:noway: , however their native home is South America. Potatoes were first cultivated in the Andes Mountains over 7,000 years ago. Many kinds of potatoes are seen in restaurants, grocery stores, and even homes today, but the most common of these are the russet, round white, and the red potato. Potatoes are tough and durable, store well, and have an impressive nutritional content including being a
rich source of fiber, potassium and vitamin C. Like other fruits and vegetables, potatoes are a low calorie food and are free of fat, cholesterol, and sodium. Keep in mind, however, that the leaves and stems of a potato plant are poisonous and may cause illness when ingested.


:flowerforyou: Love, the Irishman

Thankies, Jeannie! VEGGIE it is! BWAHAHA! I have to remember not to eat those leaves, though! :indifferent:

Count me in too!! I have easily met this for the day. banana with breakfast, apple during a snack, side salad with dinner and also a side of steamed squash. I think this is one of my strengths though since I love my veggies. I need to focus on portion sizes and sweets. So maybe that will be one of our next challenges. Man, it is so hard to keep up with everyone's discussions on here. That is awesome though, lots of participation!!

I need to know what y'all think. My husband & I were just having a discusion about potatoes....would that be considered a vegetable or a grain/startch. I'm pretty sure SWEET potatoes/yam are in the veggie catagory (RIGHT, PLEASE?!) but yukon golds don't seem like they should fit there. What do you think?

Yep, I'd count sweet potatoes as a veggie. Here are some more examples:

1 chunk of corn bread
2 squirts of ketchup
1 slice of carrot cake
1 corn dog

Make sure you get your recommended servings!

I need to know what y'all think. My husband & I were just having a discusion about potatoes....would that be considered a vegetable or a grain/startch. I'm pretty sure SWEET potatoes/yam are in the veggie catagory (RIGHT, PLEASE?!) but yukon golds don't seem like they should fit there. What do you think?

Yep, I'd count sweet potatoes as a veggie. Here are some more examples:

1 chunk of corn bread
2 squirts of ketchup
1 slice of carrot cake
1 corn dog

Make sure you get your recommended servings!

LOL ... are you SURE you really switched teams Lori? Looks like a mole kind of sabotage to me! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I absolutely starve to death if I don't really fill out my meals with lots of veggies, so this challenge is pretty much a
<-- carrot cake, of course!

I made it today with a banana with my cereal, lettuce, green peppers and will have an apple at snack. That doesn't even figure dinner in - I will have definitely made it. This is a great challenge. I like fruits and veggies but really didn't eat them much. Makes me think!

Well someone posted a challenge about not eating salt. I believe a few people responded to that one but not many at all. I started posting things last night but still not many responses so oh well. I guess I will take it as it comes. Thanks hun!

I think it may just be that yoru team members are not at a computer, or are with family...or the dreaded hangover!! Monday things will be back to normal!!

I hope so. I want my team to communicate like yours is. This makes me crazy!! I love having someone to talk to.

Ooh, this is a good one! Got my 3 in already...had an apple with breakfast, a salad for lunch and a Weight Watchers stromboli with lots of broccoli and mushrooms. Whoo hoo!

That stromboli sounds fantastic! Mmmm...broccoli & mushrooms are 2 of my faves! :smooched:

I love grilled portobellos! They are SOOOO tasty! The only one in the house that'll eat them with me is my 2yo, though so I don't make them very often. Cooking multiple meals/side dishes for 5 people gets tiring. :grumble:

Hey fellow black team members. I am in on this challenge. I love fruits and veggies so thait one should be no problem. Good luck to everyone!

:drinker: Now, now. If that were the case, then alcoholic cider should count too. I mean, it's only fermented apples! :laugh: Just out of curiosity, are we competing against the other teams to see which team loses the most each week?

I am wondering the same thing!

Let me add, again that hummus is a GREAT Veggie dip. Make sure you look in the deli for FRESH don't get the canned it is *icky*. I like the kind that has roasted red peppers in. It's made out of chickpeas (garbanzo beans) so it is a dip that is a veggie (I think?).... does that count as 2? And if it has roasted red peppers in it, does that count as 3? :laugh: :laugh: Anyways it is tasty, and a good source of protein.

Lynnie