need healthy lunch ideas to bring to work

bridetobe04 Posted: Feb 25, 2003 10:40 AM

need healthy lunch ideas to bring to work

i get tired of yogurt all the time... any ideas?? something quick would be even better :)

Sage10.03 Posted: Feb 25, 2003 10:45 AM

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how about a few slices or turket on whole wheat with a piece of fruit on the side?

when i am really bored, i go for oatmeal....

sorry I can't think of more....I could use some suggestions as well!

Thrilled Posted: Feb 25, 2003 10:48 AM

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Bring some baby carrots and grape tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes) as a snack....bring a can of white albacore tuna in water, throw it in a bowl and mix it with kidney beans...any of that do-able?

bridetobe04 Posted: Feb 25, 2003 10:58 AM

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some good suggestions!! thanks, keep them coming! im saving for the wedding so i cant buy a salad everyday, especially the prices in NYC!

anna Posted: Feb 25, 2003 11:17 AM

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*tuna on whole wheat (i'd put it on the bread at work, so it doesnt get mushy)
*Oatmeal for breakfast - just bring bags to work and add hot water at work.
*Pasta w ground turkey and spinach (prepare night before)
*salad - add dressing at work.
*If youre a coffee or tea drinker, bring a can of coffee or box of tea bags to work, add water and milk/lemon at work.
*Rice w chicken and veggies.

Anything you cook for dinner, make extra for next day's lunch !

bridetobe04 Posted: Feb 25, 2003 11:23 AM

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is oatmeal good for you??

anna Posted: Feb 25, 2003 11:52 AM

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well it sure isnt eaten for the taste !

You inspired me to do a search for a 'good answer'

Lots of info here :

Oatmeal

Also, I know that its great for breastfeeding mothers that need to increase milk supply !

bridetobe04 Posted: Feb 25, 2003 12:05 PM

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so informative :) thanks!

dcbride Posted: Feb 25, 2003 12:07 PM

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I bring in Lean Cuisines or Smart Ones. We have a freezer and a microwave. When they are on sale they are a lot cheaper then buying NYC lunch.

Fletch Posted: Feb 25, 2003 02:03 PM

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If you have a microwave at work one of the best snacks is popcorn. Believe it or not the Jollytime Healthy Pop registers as no points under WW. It is so high in fiber (9 grams) that when you calculate the points it says 0. Of course since it is a whole bag of popcorn you have to count it as something but 1 point is fine. It is very tasty as well.

MarcellaBella Posted: Feb 25, 2003 03:15 PM

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how about pb&j on whole wheat?

or

a can of white albacore tuna, water drained, chopped up red onions,
can of corn (drained)
chopped red peppers
balsamic vinegar
whole wheat pasta and turkey meatballs
soup?
oatmeal
grilled chicken/steamed veggies.

bridetobe04 Posted: Feb 25, 2003 04:55 PM

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yogurt parfait (layered, yogurt, granola, strawberries :)

rvcpl Posted: Feb 26, 2003 10:12 AM

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I make low-fat quesadillas at home all the time and bring the leftovers to work. I use low-fat cheese and all kinds of veggies and chicken. I eat them with salsa and no-fat sour cream. DE-LISH