Healthy eating for those in need......

[cardiac arrest]

Ok, I'll kick this off.

First meal of the day is most important...

So get a blender, and throw in..

A cup of frozen mixed berries from Aldi
A banana or two
Some blueberries (half a carton)
A Yoghurt..any
2 Chopped kiwi fruits
A quarter of melon, chopped
A cup of Cranberry juice
sprinkle some seeds if you like..

whizz away, it makes two cups

drink and be full of energy for the whole morning..

[di30]

Re: Healthy eating for those in need......

Well done on starting a Healthy food thread, just what we need, i know I do for sure, and sure others here will be happy too.

Yum yum, sounds very apetising, now to take down a copy, the only thing I do not like are banana's but everything else - lovely.

[PriorityOne]

Re: Healthy eating for those in need......

Ok, I'll kick this off.

First meal of the day is most important...

So get a blender, and throw in..

A cup of frozen mixed berries from Aldi
A banana or two
Some blueberries (half a carton)
A Yoghurt..any
2 Chopped kiwi fruits
A quarter of melon, chopped
A cup of Cranberry juice
sprinkle some seeds if you like..

whizz away, it makes two cups

drink and be full of energy for the whole morning..

Blimey.... that's our 5 a day all in one go....

Porridge is a also a good way to start the day and is good for lowering cholesterol without paying over-the-top prices for those fancy margarines that claim to do similar....

[Pixie]

Re: Healthy eating for those in need......

I usually have porridge for breakfast...quick, cheap and healthy

[LooLoo]

Re: Healthy eating for those in need......

Great thread!

i might need some help as may need to lower my cholestrol

any tips?

[jen_br]

Re: Healthy eating for those in need......

haha no cake!

no but seriously carbs are your worst enemy and bread isn't the best thing for you.

Now you will like this one but red wine and i don't mean a bottle will help cut down your cholesterol.

cut down on your butter and cheeses.

(sorry i know im ripping your right arm off!) Starches like rice as well cut down... and no red meat or very little xxxx

[Never-In-Doubt]

Re: Healthy eating for those in need......

I heard about the red wine thing before but it's since been proved that red wine increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL, the "good" cholesterol) but it does not lower total cholesterol so not entirely accurate. Plus of course you then have to contend with heart and liver possibilities.

I remember reading summat about this so no expert

[oscar]

Re: Healthy eating for those in need......

and no red meat or very little xxxx

Rules out Chillis and Spag Bols then (which I make up) - not the same with Turkey mince - and DONT get me started on that Quorn crap.

[cardiac arrest]

Re: Healthy eating for those in need......

Great thread!

i might need some help as may need to lower my cholestrol

any tips?

Say YES to...

Oatmeal, Bran and High Fibre food
Oily Fish..baked or grilled
Walnuts and Almonds
Olive Oil
Orange Juice
Steamed Veg
Blueberries
Tomatoes
Avocado
Dark Chocolate (1 oz) 70% cocoa content

Say NO to....

Meat
Poultry skin
Processed foods
Margarine
Whole Milk
Eggs
Cream
Lard
Veg Oil

[Never-In-Doubt]

Re: Healthy eating for those in need......

^^^ your say no list is my ONLY edible list

[cardiac arrest]

Re: Healthy eating for those in need......

^^^ your say no list is my ONLY edible list

I suppose if you ate from both lists, they would cancel each other out.....

Of course diet is only part of the story...as we all know...exercise !!

If you have an exercise bike....(handy this weather)..then try this...

3 or 4 times a week...9 minutes only...

2 minutes warm up (gentle)
20 seconds fast as you can..ie full pelt !!

repeat 2 more times and finish with 2 minute warm down

That's it...Thats as good as 5 miles or 25 lengths in the pool

(always consult your doctor before starting any exercise...you know that)

[Pixie]

Re: Healthy eating for those in need......

Rules out Chillis and Spag Bols then (which I make up) - not the same with Turkey mince - and DONT get me started on that Quorn crap.

Nothing wrong with Quorn. I use it a lot.

[jen_br]

Re: Healthy eating for those in need......

I love turkey mince we don't buy beef mince.

[oscar]

Re: Healthy eating for those in need......

Nothing wrong with Quorn. I use it a lot.

It soaks up water like a sponge and tastes like corregated cardboard. It should be banned as a substance known to be toxic to humans.

[di30]

Re: Healthy eating for those in need......

Lovely Tea today, and healthy too!

All steamed.

Small baby pots with skins left on.
Green Beans, Carrots, Broccholi & Cauli
Fresh (Fish) bream with added herbs.

Absolutely lovely, and washed down with a nice cold glass of cranberry juice.