Meet All Nutrition Goals Through Prepackaged Microwave Meals and prepackaged snacks?
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Long story short I'm going on vacation next month and plan to spend one day of it watching every single harry potter movie back to back to back to back. I would like to get all my nutrition goals through prepackaged stuff with enough room leftover for snacks. Should I just pop a multi or something that day?
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For one day? I wouldn't even worry about micronutrient goals for one day, but that's me.5
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One day of suboptimal nutrition isn't going to make any difference at all.4
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I would just enjoy the day and not stress out about it too much.0
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Then I don't understand your question about the multi. Can you clarify?1 -
I think it's an interesting experiment. I vote that it's not possible to do. You won't be able to get enough fiber and be way over on sodium. Probably over on sugar too.1
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love the harry potter movies, enjoy your day off.0
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dopeysmelly wrote: »I think it's an interesting experiment. I vote that it's not possible to do. You won't be able to get enough fiber and be way over on sodium. Probably over on sugar too.
I'm not sure how to get around the sodium, but if one chose fiber-supplemented prepackaged snacks you could possibly meet the goal for fiber.0 -
janejellyroll wrote: »
Then I don't understand your question about the multi. Can you clarify?
No. I don't know either.0 -
It is technically possible to obtain complete nutrition with the right selections of junk food, but not at a calorie level that resembles anything reasonable. That's, IMO, one reason why society has gotten fatter. Our focus on convenience leaves our bodies short on nutrition, which makes us crave more food and we consume a lot more calories.1
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Well, you'd need to define "pre-packaged" a little more specifically. For example...do prepared hard-boiled eggs and frozen vegetables count? I love microwaveable frozen mixed vegetables, and you can throw them in the microwave. Technically, they meet your requirements.2
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Well, you'd need to define "pre-packaged" a little more specifically. For example...do prepared hard-boiled eggs and frozen vegetables count? I love microwaveable frozen mixed vegetables, and you can throw them in the microwave. Technically, they meet your requirements.
I have a chest freezer/mini fridge and a microwave in the same room as the tv. I could carry my toaster oven over. Basically anything microwaveable for lunch and dinner and prepackaged stuff for the snacks. Preferably in single serve packages so I don't need to weigh them. I'll probably do something like an English Breakfast to set the mood for the day but, i might be too lazy to cook all that.0 -
With smart choices, you could for sure get all the macro and micro nutrients you need from pre-packaged foods. Not being careful, maybe not. You will probably go over on sodium. Enjoy!0
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Well, you'd need to define "pre-packaged" a little more specifically. For example...do prepared hard-boiled eggs and frozen vegetables count? I love microwaveable frozen mixed vegetables, and you can throw them in the microwave. Technically, they meet your requirements.
I have a chest freezer/mini fridge and a microwave in the same room as the tv. I could carry my toaster oven over. Basically anything microwaveable for lunch and dinner and prepackaged stuff for the snacks. Preferably in single serve packages so I don't need to weigh them. I'll probably do something like an English Breakfast to set the mood for the day but, i might be too lazy to cook all that.
Okay, that actually should be pretty easy. I'd pick whatever microwaveable meals you want for lunch/dinner, then fill in your macros with things like frozen vegetables and fresh fruit. You could do canned tuna (or those vacuum sealed tuna packs) if you need more protein, or individual packets of peanut butter if you need more fat, although I doubt you'll need more fat. That seriously doesn't sound terribly appetizing, but it's absolutely possible to cover your macros and basic micros from things that don't need to be cooked on the stove.0 -
Consider prepping a little the day before--- for example cook some veggies and buy some fresh fruit.
Otherwise one day does not matter.
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This might be easy actually. The store I work at recently started selling http://www.devour-foods.com/en/products/chicken-enchiladas-suiza and stuff like http://luvoinc.com/our-food/healthy-frozen-meals/chicken-harissa-chickpeas/#UWgJX2aUoOhYoBF1.97 I actually have coupons for both of those.1
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You are describing an almost perfect day. Did you know there is a new JK Rowlings sort of Harry Potter movie coming out later this year - Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them? I just saw the preview when I saw the Tarzan movie last week, and it looks lovely - cant wait!0
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Yeah there is a book based on a play coming out on the 30th. I need to finish the new Scott Lynch book first though because it's published first and I'm amal about that stuffcross2bear wrote: »You are describing an almost perfect day. Did you know there is a new JK Rowlings sort of Harry Potter movie coming out later this year - Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them? I just saw the preview when I saw the Tarzan movie last week, and it looks lovely - cant wait!0 -
OK this might be totally easy actually. I have 2100 calories to work with and if I have something like a prepackaged protein shake for breakfast and a couple of meals like http://luvoinc.com/our-food/healthy-frozen-meals/quinoa-vegetable-enchiladas/#CEBgpsHHDPTrFudw.97 and fill in the gaps with something like a balance bar or luna bar i'll still have plenty of calories left for whatever strikes my fancy. Think I might right a blog or something about the experience of trying to meet all my nutritional goals through only single serving prepackaged foods. I'll probably come up short on potassium and way over in sugar but, i was intending to buy some of those chocolate frogs like in the movie anyway0
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Bulk bin items: dried veggies and fruit, trail mix, popcorn (make with olive oil in a sauce-pan, douse with real butter), other junk foods.
Popcorn has a lot of fiber in it, and the trail mix has a lot of protein. macronutrients don't matter as much because you won't be using them. In fact, the only nutrient that matters is protein. But, one day will not kill ya.
ETA: In my opinion: 2100 calories is NOTHING when snacking, especially when marathon-ing. But good luck to you! Seems like you have found a solution.0 -
Bulk bin items: dried veggies and fruit, trail mix, popcorn (make with olive oil in a sauce-pan, douse with real butter), other junk foods.
Popcorn has a lot of fiber in it, and the trail mix has a lot of protein. macronutrients don't matter as much because you won't be using them. In fact, the only nutrient that matters is protein. But, one day will not kill ya.
ETA: In my opinion: 2100 calories is NOTHING when snacking, especially when marathon-ing. But good luck to you! Seems like you have found a solution.
True that I'm just doing it as an experiment. Heck not sure I'll even do the whole thing just want to see if i can do it with research. So far this is what I've got for the 3 main courses. Perfectly adequate nutrition for the entire day without cracking 1000 calories. I'll probably have a coconut water or something to add some potassium but, it's unlikely I'll meet that goal. Heck even sugar is in check on those meals. Plus I have coupons for the grocery store that will knock it down more
Breakfast
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AAJRPZY/ref=s9_simh_gw_g121_i1_r?ie=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-3&pf_rd_r=0YBEWDR6BP3YK3YAV4CQ&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=5ad2fdd5-705b-4bfa-bd27-caa71187d834&pf_rd_i=desktop
Lunch
http://luvoinc.com/our-food/healthy-frozen-meals/chicken-chorizo-chili/#ZjmpZfxFhLHo4iqg.97
Dinner
http://www.devour-foods.com/en/products/chicken-enchiladas-suiza
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janejellyroll wrote: »
Then I don't understand your question about the multi. Can you clarify?
No. I don't know either.
How are we supposed to tell if you can reach your goals if you don't what they are? Vague question is vague.0
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