Anonymous
Post 09/28/2015 21:24     Subject: Fruit and Vegetable Challenge
I feel like you can put a mountain of spinach in anything and it will wilt down to nothing. Makes you feel like Popeye.
Anonymous
Post 09/28/2015 16:25     Subject: Fruit and Vegetable Challenge
why not just eat them raw, as is...??
Anonymous
Post 09/28/2015 14:17     Subject: Fruit and Vegetable Challenge
Zoodles!!! so quick and easy.
Anonymous
Post 09/28/2015 14:17     Subject: Fruit and Vegetable Challenge
zucchini noodles!
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2015 20:26     Subject: Fruit and Vegetable Challenge
Spaghetti squash instead of pasta for everything.
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2015 20:24     Subject: Fruit and Vegetable Challenge
sautee a couple of handfuls of spinach (I get the big prewashed containers of organic baby spinach at costco or safeway) then add two beaten eggs--scrambled eggs with spinach. dump some salsa on them or add cheese.
Anonymous
Post 09/26/2015 12:55     Subject: Fruit and Vegetable Challenge
Steamed cauliflower crumbles in place of pasta or rice.
Anonymous
Post 09/26/2015 10:00     Subject: Fruit and Vegetable Challenge
Anonymous wrote:Get a veggie in at breakfast. Quiche. Veggie omelet. Pumpkin oatmeal. Someone I know purées cauliflower and adds it to oatmeal. I always feel sneaky for getting a veggie in at breakfast.


I agree with this - I love using veggies with breakfast. Basically, I try to keep fresh and frozen veggies on hand at all times and add them to anything and everything (eg, I use a bed of lettuce or spinach as the base for my dinners).
Anonymous
Post 09/26/2015 09:55     Subject: Re:Fruit and Vegetable Challenge
Sofrito: http://latinfood.about.com/od/seasoningmarinade/tp/Sofrito-Recipes.htm

You can use it as a condiment, base for soup/stews, cook it up with rice or beans, use it when making chicken, fish, beef, pork.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2015 20:26     Subject: Fruit and Vegetable Challenge
Soups! It's perfect soup weather. Check out the soup thread.

My favorite soup is carrot lemon and ginger.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2015 20:02     Subject: Fruit and Vegetable Challenge
Get a veggie in at breakfast. Quiche. Veggie omelet. Pumpkin oatmeal. Someone I know purées cauliflower and adds it to oatmeal. I always feel sneaky for getting a veggie in at breakfast.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2015 19:21     Subject: Re:Fruit and Vegetable Challenge
Here are some additional ideas:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/mediterranean-diet-recipes/art-20046682

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/take-the-fruit-and-vegetable-challenge?page=2

Just as an FYI, smoothies are great, but pace yourself. 1. you don't want to give yourself the trots and 2. sometimes it's easier/faster to drink down calories than eat them. I know Bloomberg lost his attempt to limit soda sizes, but he's was only attempting to curb obesity. Sodas have a ton of sugar in them. Yes, smoothies depending on how they're made can be much healthier, but they can have a lot of sugar in them too. You don't want to end up unintentionally gaining weight on this challenge. I applaud your work place BTW. Awesome idea.

Anonymous
Post 09/25/2015 18:53     Subject: Re:Fruit and Vegetable Challenge
stir fries
salads
frittatas

Here are some other ideas...
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/5ADAY/Pages/5ADAYontherun.aspx
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2015 16:14     Subject: Fruit and Vegetable Challenge
Muffins.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2015 16:05     Subject: Fruit and Vegetable Challenge
Work is doing a fruit and vegetable challenge. Any easy ideas to incorporate that would up my intake? Already planning on lots of smoothies.