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On-the-go food suggestions
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My work is solely surrounded by greasy fast food places. I want to eat healthy but sometimes I just don't have the time to make a full packed lunch (supplies is also limited sometimes lol)
Any suggestions of good things I can grab on the go? I live across the street from a grocery store. I would need something I could make easily at work without having to cook.
ETA: I split into paragraphs. It hurt my eyes the other way
Re: On-the-go food suggestions
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I keep peanut butter and plastic knives in my office and will cut up an apple and dip it in. Easy. And healthy.
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yes they do. Unfortunately they only had tuna salad and chicken salad sandwich today. The thought of both made me feel sick. I wanted pb&j
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it's not much help, but I usually take left overs of whatever i made for dinner the night before.
i also almost always have a boost (high protein version), crackers, banana or apple w/ peanut butter, dry cereal, etc on hand. I don't usually eat it all, but it's nice to have the options when nothing sounds appealing.
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I always have a jar of peanut butter in my desk drawer. I bring in apples daily and have them together.
I bring in boxes of cereal and keep a bowl in my drawer. And use the milk the office has for coffee.
I also have packets of instant oatmeal.
Often I cut up tomatoes and cheese in a tupperware and bring a side of balsamic and EVOO with a piece of Italian bread from home.
Greek Yogurt cups with granola.
If you like PB&J, that is the easiest thing to bring with you. I make one for DH every night to bring to work with him. Or if you want to make it at work, keep a loaf of bread and a jar at your desk. Neither has to be refrigerated.
OMG, I need this NOW! That sounds awesome! I know what I'm doing for a snack when I get home
do you have access to a fridge? then you could have hummus, carrot sticks, and yogurt in there.
Also, I have the most success when I pack my meals all on the weekend-- put fruit or veggies in Tupperware, mix pasta salad (I make mine super heavy onthe veggies, greens and beans but there is pasta too) etc. And I 2nd PP who suggested leftovers-- I just put the leftovers in individual sized Tupperware and take the next day for lunch...
Make it part of your morning routine to pack a lunch and snacks. Or, if your morning is rushed, pack it the night before. I bought a cooler for a 6 pack of cans and an ice pack for around $15 at Target. It looks like a slightly oversized lunch box.
I often snack on fiber one bars, dried cereal or fruit. String cheese and yogurt are great options, too. Last time I was pregnant, I loved wheat thins and avocado hummus. I think the brand was summer fresh?
You need to plan it out and pack it in advance or you will end up making poor choices and spending a lot of extra money in the process.
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