Healthy Choices Tag Game 2013

[Mia in Germany]

Welcome to Healthy Choices!

This game is meant for people who want to make their eating healthful and tasty at the same time. Eating healthily should mean delicious meals that keep you fit and happy. Here, we intend to discover the whole world of yummy and healthy recipes on food.com!
Our goal is to have fun discovering how easy and tasty eating healthily is. Food cannot be good for you if you don't like it – so healthy choices are choices that are good for your body and your soul!

The rules of this game are fairly simple: Tag any recipe you want which in your opinion is healthy. That may mean it is suitable for a special diet which you maintain, like gluten free or diabetic, or it may mean that it is healthy within general guidelines for healthy cooking: Low in refined sugar, high in complex carbohydrates, low in „bad“ fats and high in „good“ fats to name a few. You may want to include more vegetables, more raw food, or other healthy foods into your diet, or you are on the lookout for tasty recipes that make a feast out of simple healthy foods.
Just tell us, when you tag a recipe, why you consider it healthy, or try to tweak it so it gets healthier, and share with us what you did to improve its value for your health.


How to play:
1)Tag ANY recipe from food.com that you consider a healthy choice.
2)Post your tag in the thread: Tagging recipe #xxxxx #xxxxx by member #xxxxx
3)Tell why you consider it healthy, or share with us what you are going to change to make it healthier for you.
4)Make the recipe within 2 weeks after tagging.
5)After completing the recipe, post a review and report back in the thread that you completed your tag.


When you chose to tag someone’s recipe, you are committing to making that recipe and reviewing it within 2 weeks (14 days). We realize life sometimes does get in the way of our cooking/tagging, so if you aren’t going to be able to meet the 2 week deadline, please ask us for a additional 2 week extension. Players will be put on the Restricted List once they have passed the 4 weeks (28 days) deadline, unless they have special circumstances. If you feel you have a special circumstance preventing you from completing a tag within 4 weeks, please contact the game host. Once on the Restricted List, you will no longer be able to participate in any of the games or events in the “Cooking Games with Friends Forum” until you have made and reviewed any recipes that have you on that list. This is done in order to keep it fair for all players in the games.


Here is the participant banner which you can add to your AM page:



This is the direct link code to add the banner to the banner section:

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z205/jubespage/ZaarBanners/HealthyChoicesParticipant_zps8b2b7801.jpg

Happy healthy cooking!

[Mia in Germany]

Tags:

Tagged 04/01 due 04/15
UmmBinat Baked Salmon With Cilantro and Lime #154250 by Natalie 3
pammyowl Mil's Tummy Tea #480903 by UmmBinar


Tagged 04/02 due 04/16
LifeIsGood Mango Sorbet #459734 by Lalaloula

[Mia in Germany]

February Winter Special:

BOOST YOUR ENERGY WITH SUPERFOODS!

Winter approaches its end - the time when days start getting longer again, but also the time when we are tired of winter and our immune system could do well with an extra boost of energy.
So pammyowl came up with the excellent idea to offer a special for just this purpose: To give your energy an extra boost!

It has been in the media for quite some time now that there are SUPERFOODS which have a very high density in powerful nutrients such as antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, essential proteins to name a few.

Read here for more information on superfoods:
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/superfoods-everyone-needs

Now this special will award each player who makes a recipe that contains one or more superfoods with one point per superfood. The player who has the most points at the end of the game will get a review on one of her/his recipes.

Pammy has created a list with superfoods and a cookbook with recipes. You can tag either from the cookbook or any other recipe from the site that contains at least one superfood.

Super Foods
super healthy choices

How to play:
1) Tag any recipe either from the above cookbook or elsewhere on the site which contains at least one superfood.
2) Tag in recipe #xxx #xxx by chef #xxx and tell us about the superfood(s) in it
3) Complete and review the recipe within two weeks after tagging
4) Report your completion back here

Pammy will be here for us to talk about food and superfood - so come and join the fun of shooting the winter blues!

Tags:

Tagged 01/31
Sue Lau Roasted Delicata Squash Wedges #265467 by yogiclarebear
SF: olive oil
LifeIsGood Oatmeal With Blueberries and Almonds #407636 by internetnut
SF: blueberries, cinnamon, honey, oats
gailanng Bobby Flay's Roasted Beets for Recipes #370885 by Magic Mushroom
SF: beets
gailanng Blackened Salmon #487513 by chavamadel
SF: salmon
I'mPat Poached Eggs & Avocado Toasts #358497 by JenT
SF: eggs, avocados
I'mPat My Favorite Omelet #221445 by Sandi (from CA)
SF: eggs, mushrooms, avocado, tomatoes, EVO
I'mPat Hg's Bacon, Tomato & Avocado Egg Mug #461333 by mariposa13
SF: eggs, tomato, avocado
I'mPat Garlic Mashed Potatoes Restaurant Style....... #449706 by Chef Decadent1
SF: garlic, onion, potato, EVO


Tagged 02/01
pammyowl Wholly Guacamole #8739 by Mark H.
SF: avocado, onion, garlic, tomato


Tagged 02/02
Debbwl Good Swiss Steak #362567 by Dienia B.
SF: tomato, onion
UmmBinat Kiwi Salad #264178 by The Tiny Chef
SF: kiwi, honey
UmmBinat Citrus Quinoa #455815 by Dreamer in Ontario
SF: honey, onion, orange, quinoa, olive oil
Mia in Germany Kale Pesto #493139 by pammyowl
SF: kale, garlic, walnuts, olive oil
mama smurf Baked Sambal Fish #476028 by JoyfulCook
SF: salmon, garlic, onions[/red]
UmmBinat Black Bean Smoked Chile Dip #449978 by Sharon123
[color=red]SF: black beans, olive oil, cilantro


Tagged 02/03
breezermom Broccoli With Nuts and Cherries #458703 by Sydney Mike
SF: broccoli, walnuts


Tagged 02/04
pammyowl Greek Style Tomato and Onion Salad #383243 by JoyfulCook
SF: tomato, onion, olive oil

Tagged 02/07
I'mPat Potato, Onion & Tomato Bake #71338 by Country Lady
SF: tomato, onion
pammyowl :arrrow: Spice-Crusted Salmon With Couscous Salmon #474041 by I'mPat
SF: salmon, coriander, olive oil, tomato

Tagged 02/09
LARavenscroft Apple 'n' Oats Breakfast Pudding #252497 by Mrs Doenick
SF:apples, cinnamon, oats

Tagged 02/10
Linky Ecuadorean Quinoa and Vegetable Soup #101925 by ratherbeswimmin'
SF:guinoa, tomato, evoo, onion
Linky Fresh Key Lime Salsa #17419 by alpal237
SF:onion, garlic, tomato, cilantro
Linky Wholly Guacamole #8739 by Mark H
SF:avocado, onion garlic, tomato
LARavenscroft Lemon-Garlic-Oregano Dressing #36531 by
SF:evoo, garlic


Tagged 02/14
Acadia How Scallops are Supposed to Be Made #272698 by Mikey & Ev
SF: Olivve oil, lemon juice
pammyowl Terrific Turkey (Or Chicken) Tetrazzini #490918 by JackieOhNo!
SF: Turkey, olive oil, onions


Tagged 02/15
Acadia Apple Chips #487115 by pammyowl
SF: apples, cinnamon
UmmBinat Kaha’s Delicious Lunch Box Kiwi Salsa #139654 by Amis
SF: Kiwi, tomato, onion, cilantro, black beans


Tagged 02/16
UmmBinat Maraba Tamer (Date Jam) #459117 by Annacia
SF: dates, walnuts
UmmBinat Quinoa Salad With Black Beans and Avocado #473510 by Lateshow9
SF: quinoa, avocado, extra virgin olive oil, beans, tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro
Acadia Microwave Lemon Garlic Broccoli #132765 by Mama's Kitchen (Hope)
SF: broccoli, lemon, olive oil, garlic


Tagged 02/17
UmmBinat Gluten Free Tropical Rice #412343 by FreetoFeast
SF: Oranges, kiwi, onion, garlic, cilantro, & extra virgin olive oil
UmmBinat No Dairy "caramel" Dip #141643 by yogi
SF: dates & raw honey
UmmBinat Dairy Free, Soy Free Avocado Chocolate Pudding #388211 by Mia in Germany
SF: avocado, raw honey & dark chocolate


Tagged 02/18
UmmBinat Fried Brussels Sprouts #142464 by Cookgirl
SF: extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, lemon, Brussels sprouts
UmmBinat Banana Pancakes - Grain Free, Milk-Free #462758 by Tamerin


Tagged 02/19
pammyowl Indian Satay Vegetables...made With Applesauce! (Vegetarian Too! #124062 by mickeydownunder
SF: onion, pumpkin, peanut butter, apples


Tagged 02/20
UmmBinat Carrot Beet Ginger Soup #251201 by cookalot #2
SF: beets, onion, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, orange, ginger
UmmBinat Lettuce, Banana, and Cashew Wrap #452671 by mersaydees
SF: nut butter


Tagged 02/21
UmmBinat Imam Bayaldi #142133 by bluemoon downunder
SF: dates (instead of sugar), extra virgin olive oil, garlic, onion, & tomato
UmmBinat Braised Kale With Black Beans and Tomatoes #114893 by Dancer^
SF: beans, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, onion, tomato, kale
UmmBinat Lee Lee's Famous Chocolate Sauce for Ice Cream #19678 by Bev
SF: dark chocolate, extra virgin olive oil


Tagged 02/23
LifeIsGood Slammin Blackened Salmon #53909 by Hil-Billy
SF: salmon, olive oil
breezermom Garlic Asparagus #437421 by Heather Moloian
SF: olive oil, garlic
UmmBinat Cilantro Pesto Pasta Salad #32519 by Charlotte J
SF: quinoa, extra virgin olive oil, cilantro, garlic, walnuts
UmmBinat Delicious Avocado Smoothie #341769 by Cosima
SF: avocado, raw local honey


Tagged 02/25
UmmBinat Mint Berry Blast #294713 by Lainey6605
SF: Blueberries, lemon juice
UmmBinat Wholly Guacamole #8739 by Mark H.
SF: Avocado, garlic, lemon, tomato, onion, cilantro


Tagged 02/26
UmmBinat Melon with Blueberries #24896 by CharlotteJ
SF: Blueberries, honey, lemon
UmmBinat Citrusy Kale Salad W/ Blueberries and Pepitas (& Variations) #462594 by Cookgirl
SF: Kale, olive oil, lemon, orange, honey, avocado, blueberries, pumpkin seeds


Tagged 02/27
UmmBinat Broccoli Scrambled Eggs- It's Good, I Promise! #392260 by Rollin in the Dough!
SF: broccoli, olive oil
UmmBinat Avocado 'n' Honey #426661 by EuroGrl
SF: avocado, honey
UmmBinat Yam "fries" #207425 by TXOLDHAM
SF: olive oil, sweet potato
Umm Binat Raw Apple Crumble (No Bake) #215689 by Sam #3
SF: Apples, lemon, walnuts, dates


Tagged 02/28
Acadia Vt's Butternut Squash-Bartlett Pear Soup #409014 by Super Wifey
SF: Pumpkin, pumpkin seeds, onion, olive oil, ginger
UmmBinat Sweet Spicy Turnips #61180 by Derf
SF: olive oil
UmmBinat Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Grapes and Walnuts #470127 by gailanng
SF: Brussels sprouts, walnuts, olive oil
UmmBinat Creamy Pinto Soup #203093 by White Rose Child
SF: Onion, garlic, beans, tomatoes
UmmBinat Breakfast Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie #204744 by Chef #393452
SF: cashew butter
UmmBinat Nut 'n' Honey Smoothie #314430 by Lainey6605
SF: Cashew butter, honey


Tagged 03/02
UmmBinat Banana Coconut Breakfast Smoothie #410933 by carrie sheridan
SF: Coconut milk


Tagged 03/03
I'mPat Scrambled Eggs With Wild Smoked Salmon and Lemon Cream Sauce #352881 by BecR
SF: Salmon, lemon, eggs, onion
UmmBinat Banana Cocoa Smoothie #280923 by NOOBchef
SF: Cocoa, nut butter, honey


Tagged 03/06
UmmBinat Red Quinoa With Pistachios #495041 by Sandi (From CA)
SF: Olicve oil, onion, quinoa


Tagged 03/11
UmmBinat Roasted Broccoli W Lemon Garlic & Toasted Pine Nuts #69240 by ms bold
SF: Broccoli, olive oil, garlic, lemon, walnuts
UmmBinat Scrambled Eggs With Dates #426671 by EuroGrl
SF: Dates, olive oil, eggs
UmmBinat Avocado Lime Salad #207168 by Sharon123
SF: Lemon, tomatoes, avocados, onion, garlic, olive oil, cilantro
UmmBinat Cajun Pumpkin Seeds #299636 by Dr. Jenny
SF: Pumpkin seeds, olive oil
UmmBinat Grilled Gremolada Tomatoes #454205 by Dreamer in Ontario
SF: Garlic, lemon, olive oil, tomato


Tagged 03/12
UmmBinat Black Bean Soup With Cumin and Coriander #222812 by Studentchef
SF: olive oil, onion, garlic, cilantro, black beans, yogurt, lemon


Tagged 03/18
UmmBinat Kale & White Bean Stew #357890 by blucoat
SF: Kale, olive oil, onion, cloves, apple cider vinegar, beans, cilantro



Tagged 03/19
UmmBinat Quinoa Chili #494779 by Chef #197640
SF: Quinoa, olive oil, onion, cloves, tomato, cilantro, beans

[LifeIsGood]

This is absolutely fabulous!! What a great idea!

[Boomette]

I'll probably be back because I'm eating healthier. I lost 36 pounds and I still have more to lose. So that's perfect

[Mia in Germany]

The credit for the superfoods has to go to Pammy
So, let's give some more power to this game!

[Mia in Germany]

Boomette wrote:
I'll probably be back because I'm eating healthier. I lost 36 pounds and I still have more to lose. So that's perfect

WOW - congrats, you've done a tremendous job! Glad to have you here

[LifeIsGood]

Can we still tag healthy recipes that do not contain the listed superfoods while that game is being played?

[Mia in Germany]

Yes, of course! You can either tag any recipe you like or play the superfood game. Feel free to do whatever you like

[I'mPat]

Would I be right to assume we are not playing by the alphabet then!


Pat

[LifeIsGood]

Yeeehawww! I'll be back a bit later.

[:(]

Tagging:
Roasted Delicata Squash Wedges #265467 by yogiclarebear Superfood=Olive Oil

because it is low carb, low fat, diabetic friendly and a good source of beta carotene.

[LifeIsGood]

Tagging Oatmeal With Blueberries and Almonds #407636 Superfoods: blueberries, cinnamon, honey, oats

[LifeIsGood]

Congratulations, Boomie. You are doing fantastic!!! Keep up the good eating!

Mia, I love how you're asking everyone to list why the recipe is healthy or how one is planning to make it healthy.

[gailanng]

Great game idea! I've gained boomies 36. Just kidding about that, but will make some tags. I'll be back shortly...