The 800g Challenge is a 4-week challenge with a focus on increasing your daily intake of fruits and veggies. Eat 800 grams (g) of fruits and/or vegetables, by weight, per day. That's it. Unlike other challenges, no foods are eliminated, but only fruits and veggies count toward the 800g.
Can you lose weight on the 800 gram challenge?
When people fill up on 800 grams of fruits and veggies, they could end up losing weight especially if they choose the lower-calorie options. They'll fill you up and leave less room in your diet for highly-processed, nutrient-poor foods.
Do potatoes count in the 800g challenge?
It does not matter if the item is cooked, canned, frozen, or fresh. Dried fruits/vegetables and juices do not count towards the total. You cannot count fruits or vegetables in processed or packaged foods. Potatoes as potato chips, peas in a chicken pot pie, apples in apple pie, do.
How much is 800 grams of food?
800 grams is approximately equal to six cups (about six fist-sized portions), so aim to eat two cups, three times a day.
What can you eat on a 800 gram challenge?
Eat 800 grams (g) of fruits and/or vegetables, by weight, per day. No foods are eliminated, but only fruits and veggies count toward the 800g. Eat the fruits and veggies of your choice.
Do beans count in 800g challenge?
Commercially fried anything is out for the 800g total. Legumes (beans) and peas: Except for peanuts, count them!
How do you do the 800 gram challenge?
The #800gChallenge was designed by OptimizeMe Nutrition. Eat 800 grams (g) of fruits and/or vegetables, by weight, per day. No foods are eliminated, but only fruits and veggies count toward the 800g. Eat the fruits and veggies of your choice.
What does 800g of fruits and vegetables look like?
Understanding what 800 grams (g) “looks like” in terms of measuring cups can help individuals visually conceptualize and plan for their day. A very general approximation across most fruits or vegetables is that a measuring cup runs ~100g. So 800g of fruits and vegetables is approximately 6 cups.