Lunch suggestions?
Hello everyone:wave:
I am looking for suggestions for portable lunches. I brown bag my lunch to work everyday but I am tired of eating the same salad/ fruit all the time and I also feel that I am not eating enough at lunch as I am starving by 4 p.m. I don't have access to a microwave but do have access to a small fridge at work and I have a good stainless steel thermos for the winter. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks :D |
I know what you mean-salads get borring after a while, try adding new stuff to them, like peas, sunflower seeds, meat, boiled eggs.
How about making some chicken breasts at home (leftovers from supper) and putting it on a light bun with let/tom/onion/etc. Fruit salads are also good. Open a can of tuna and mix with mayo/onion/celery/etc. Pretzels and salsa would be a filling and have with fruit or a slim fast candy bar. A Slim fast shake is good on warm days. Shake it up with ice! Try making other sandwiches and use tortillas instead of bread. I like deli-select brand meats with lite cream cheese and a pickle spear. I have a big sweet tooth, so I make alot of the low point cakes or have graham crackers with lite cherry pie filling-some times that is my lunch! Keep V-8 in the fridge for when you get hungry between meals. Best of luck! |
Thanks Idealperson! :D
I forgot about V-8's - they are quite filling and a great way to get in an extra serving of veggies! |
I like fat free bologna sanwitches and fat free cheese sandwitches with f.f. mayo and lettuce and tomato.and pringle chips. got moore if you need em.
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Thanks Dollar Bill!
Any other suggestions would be great- I feel like I am stuck in a rut lately, which leads to me getting bored and cheating. I ended up buying a buttertart at lunch time this week :rolleyes: |
Would the people in your office consider putting in a few bucks to purchase a microwave-it wouls help out everyone?
Cereal with milk is also a filling nutritious lunch... I'll keep thinking... |
We've already asked and were told that the bosses don't want a microwave in the office because they don't want the smell of food cooking to permeate the office :rolleyes: but if you get takeout you can smell it in the office anyway :?: whatever!
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Hi - today I am having FF chicken slices (1 Pt) on Dempsters caraway rye ( 2 pcs = 2 Pts) with lettuce & light mayo (.5 Pt) and chicken cup of soup (1 Pt) Total: 4.5 Pts
I sometimes bring a whole tomatoe and slice if up (0 Pts) for a side dish. Hope this helps. |
Today I am having 2 Wonder Wheat Slices of Bread, a can of tuna, with lots of dill pickle slices (making into a sandwich) and a whole tomato-fresh from my garden!
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Thanks Bandit and Idealperson! :)
Bandit- what company do you get the FF chicken slices from? |
It is in luncheon meat section in a package (not sure maybe Maple Leaf) but they are 3 slices for 1 point. Also have turkey, ham & bologna. Hope this helps.
Today for lunch I had Signature meatballs frozen dinner (4 Pts) and added some nuked frozen veggies (O Pt) melba toast (4 slices for 1 Pt) and a little becel (.5 pt) = 5.5. Pts. You really need a microwave - so many more options. For breakfast today I had a "breakfast pita" and toasted it in oven and it was very good (3 Pts) and very filling. |
Today for Breakfast I had 1 nectarine and Kashi Crunch cereal with skim milk (4 points). For lunch a mini-chef salad (8 points).
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Mauv - the brandname for those meats is Scheiders (ff)
Having another one today for lunch with carrots & pickles & cup of soup. Have a great day. |
How about something like a pasta salad? This is my lunch this week. I added 1 ounce of Wow potato chips and a diet coke:
Exported from MasterCook * tomato, basil and smoked mozzarella pasta salad Recipe By : Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:15 Categories : 4 Points MAIN DISHES Vegetarian WWRecipeTrade Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 8 oz fusilli -- or other spiral pasta, uncooked 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar -- or more to taste 2 tsp olive oil 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1 cup cherry tomato -- or grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup basil -- fresh, chopped 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, part skim milk -- smoked, diced 1/8 tsp table salt -- or to taste 1/8 tsp black pepper -- or to taste 1.. Cook pasta according to package directions without added salt or fat. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add vinegar, oil and oregano; toss to coat. 2.. Fold in tomatoes, basil and mozzarella; season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled. Source: ""Joyce Ripple" <[email protected]>" Yield: "1 cup" Start to Finish Time: "0:25" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 201 Calories; 4g Fat (17.6% calories from fat); 8g Protein; 34g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 5mg Cholesterol; 105mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat. NOTES : Vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh basil and smoky mozzarella have natural affinities - add balsamic-infused pasta and you've got a wonderful meal. Yummy lunch. Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Or cold chicken? There are lots of chicken recipes which taste great cold. |
Thanks Bandit! I will look for them on my next grocery trip :)
Ala- thanks for the recipe - sounds delicious :T |
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