Lean Pockets?

Stowguy2012
Stowguy2012 Posts: 111
in Food and Nutrition
What is everyone's Opinion on them? I would like to know.

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  • tlucas69
    tlucas69 Posts: 74 Member
    They're a quick lunch. I've eaten em but man oh man, sodium is high on those suckers
  • dez_yaoichan
    dez_yaoichan Posts: 454
    Considering what I was eating before I think they are a great starter food to get you in the hang of eating healthier. I dont mind the sodium because really, they're about half what my old meals were.
  • Stowguy2012
    Stowguy2012 Posts: 111
    Should theyt be used more for just like a snack or full lunch, like the one said the Sodium is really high in them.
  • tlucas69
    tlucas69 Posts: 74 Member
    I guess it depends on how many calories you eat in a day. MFP has mine set at 1510. So i don't really like to use so many calories for a snack. I eat them as my whole lunch with like a string cheese or something.
  • Stowguy2012
    Stowguy2012 Posts: 111
    MFP has my calories at 2600
  • jd5351
    jd5351 Posts: 116 Member
    I eat them every now and then...But they're not very filling..I'm usually hungry again in about an hour.
  • peachyxoxoxo
    peachyxoxoxo Posts: 1,178 Member
    Never tried them, but..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-i9GXbptog :laugh:
  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
    Should theyt be used more for just like a snack or full lunch, like the one said the Sodium is really high in them.

    If you have a Lean Pocket and some veggies or something, you've got yourself a sensible lunch.
  • ITS_MY_CHOICE
    ITS_MY_CHOICE Posts: 62 Member
    I don't think we have them in Australia. Never heard of them.
  • Rilke
    Rilke Posts: 1,201 Member
    They taste like salt and nothing else.
  • charisma103
    charisma103 Posts: 37
    IMO - Blech

    Lean Pockets are a waste of calories and I'm still hungry after eating one. I'd go for an Amy's or Evol burrito over Lean Pockets any days as they're more filling.

    My husband likes to call them "Diarrhea Pockets" LOL
  • exacerbe
    exacerbe Posts: 447 Member
    They taste like salt and nothing else.

    This.
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    IMO - Blech

    Lean Pockets are a waste of calories and I'm still hungry after eating one. I'd go for an Amy's or Evol burrito over Lean Pockets any days as they're more filling.

    My husband likes to call them "Diarrhea Pockets" LOL
    Wow, charming.
  • Stowguy2012
    Stowguy2012 Posts: 111
    What the best one to get out of the lean pockets? This I'm just asking people's favorites.
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Not worth the calories for me. Not filling and not really any flavors I like...
  • dez_yaoichan
    dez_yaoichan Posts: 454
    Being short on money, Lean Pockets are a great choice for me while I'm working on my portion control issues. When I get off work at 1, 2, even 3 am, a lean pocket hits the spot and keeps me from going to sleep hungry. I like the meatball and 4 cheese.
  • Lyerin
    Lyerin Posts: 818 Member
    IMO - Blech

    Lean Pockets are a waste of calories and I'm still hungry after eating one. I'd go for an Amy's or Evol burrito over Lean Pockets any days as they're more filling.

    My husband likes to call them "Diarrhea Pockets" LOL

    Exactly! I would much rather eat a salad than anything else, but if I want quick convenience food, I'll choose an Amy's burrito rather than a Lean Pocket - too much sodium and not nearly enough taste.
  • NicoleHernandezz
    NicoleHernandezz Posts: 51
    I love the spinach and three cheese, however I guess it is time to give them a rest. I do get full off one when I add cauliflower or broccoli with it. I have been eating one everyday for lunch for months :(
  • graelwyn
    graelwyn Posts: 1,340 Member
    Better off getting some tortilla wraps or your own pittas and making your own up with some tuna, carrot, peppers, lettuce etc.
  • cmeade20
    cmeade20 Posts: 1,238 Member
    My opinion is yuck. I just don't find them to taste very good..
  • tripitena
    tripitena Posts: 554 Member
    I know the fast angle is a big draw but the sodium and unintelligible ingredients scare me off.

    I've been trying to reduce our processed foods so these went bye-bye a couple of years ago. I buy whole wheat pitas, turkey pepperoni or deli ham, fat free cheeses, crushed tomatoes, shredded veggies and make hot pockets myself. If youre selective about ingredients and use lots of veggies you can have a satisfying sandwich. I keep pre cut veggies all the time anyway so I just use some of our regular staples.
  • iLoveMyPitbull1225
    iLoveMyPitbull1225 Posts: 1,690 Member
    yum


    but you will get the people going AHHOMGSODIUM.
  • Stowguy2012
    Stowguy2012 Posts: 111
    I know the fast angle is a big draw but the sodium and unintelligible ingredients scare me off.

    I've been trying to reduce our processed foods so these went bye-bye a couple of years ago. I buy whole wheat pitas, turkey pepperoni or deli ham, fat free cheeses, crushed tomatoes, shredded veggies and make hot pockets myself. If youre selective about ingredients and use lots of veggies you can have a satisfying sandwich. I keep pre cut veggies all the time anyway so I just use some of our regular staples.

    That sounds good

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