I want to have such a nice lunch today

kingofcrunk
kingofcrunk Posts: 372 Member
in Food and Nutrition
My lunch break is in 3 and a half hours. I'm currently happily munching away on blueberries at my desk. I'm feeling quite tired today so I really want to have such a nice lunch that will give me something to look forward to and cheer me up.

Does anyone have any ideas of excellent lunches?

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  • DrJanet98
    DrJanet98 Posts: 138 Member
    Depends what's available to you. There's a Subway across the street from me, so I consider a turkey sub with double meat to be a lovely thing, especially since I have enough calories available to include a bag of Sun Chips with it!
  • kingofcrunk
    kingofcrunk Posts: 372 Member
    Depends what's available to you. There's a Subway across the street from me, so I consider a turkey sub with double meat to be a lovely thing, especially since I have enough calories available to include a bag of Sun Chips with it!

    I do like subway but there isn't one near enough my work for me to walk to. And with the Olympics being in town I think its not a good idea for me to get on the tube and add to congestion. Thanks for the idea though :)
  • marylou1976
    marylou1976 Posts: 106 Member
    what shops do you have within walking distance to choose from??
  • kingofcrunk
    kingofcrunk Posts: 372 Member
    what shops do you have within walking distance to choose from??

    I have loads really. I've got waitrose, tesco, itsu, costa, pret, wasabi, starbucks, crussh, m&s, and loads of smaller places.
  • Jenky85
    Jenky85 Posts: 190 Member
    I really like the M&S super whole foods salad, it's got quinoa and other grains, blueberries and mango in it and I usually get their brown rice sushi to go on the side but then again you could get even better sushi from itsu :)
  • DizzyLinds
    DizzyLinds Posts: 856 Member
    If you're buying something out, I'd choose an M&S sandwich, wrap or salad. Or get a salad bar from Waitrose and add in a pack of chicken!
  • amy1612
    amy1612 Posts: 1,356 Member
    Im having chicken with salad, guacamole and sweet potato :). I realise that doesnt help you, but yum!

    I agree on M&S suggestion. Their food is yummy.
  • DizzyLinds
    DizzyLinds Posts: 856 Member
    Or if you wanna go a bit out and not care about carbs, get a nice crusty roll filled with your favourite stuff!
  • kingofcrunk
    kingofcrunk Posts: 372 Member
    I really like the M&S super whole foods salad, it's got quinoa and other grains, blueberries and mango in it and I usually get their brown rice sushi to go on the side but then again you could get even better sushi from itsu :)

    Thanks I'll definitely give that a go one day this week. I've gone a bit overboard on blueberries this morning and the thought of having another blueberry today is not appealing!
  • marylou1976
    marylou1976 Posts: 106 Member
    Itsu Slamon and tuna tartare salad and a fruit fix frozen yoghurt, all comes to 302 cals, in fact I want that now but there's not one near my work :O(
  • smikeykt
    smikeykt Posts: 9 Member
    oooh gotta be Wasabi then, I love that place.
  • kingofcrunk
    kingofcrunk Posts: 372 Member
    Chicken and salad is definitely something I'd love! I'll probably go for that. :)
  • kingofcrunk
    kingofcrunk Posts: 372 Member
    Itsu Slamon and tuna tartare salad and a fruit fix frozen yoghurt, all comes to 302 cals, in fact I want that now but there's not one near my work :O(

    I've never seen the fruit fix frozen yoghurt before. We have 3 itsu's nearby - I'll have to go and look round all of them to find it!
  • kingofcrunk
    kingofcrunk Posts: 372 Member
    oooh gotta be Wasabi then, I love that place.

    I also love wasabi but my only issue with it is that I have no idea about their calories etc in the food. I know some of the stuff is on here but is that just peoples guess work? I can't find their nutrition values online?
  • HelenDootson
    HelenDootson Posts: 443 Member
    Tesco Sushi Fusion and a side salad - My favourate lunch mmmmmmm Now I'm hungry :laugh:
  • queenhiphop
    queenhiphop Posts: 286 Member
    I really like the M&S super whole foods salad, it's got quinoa and other grains, blueberries and mango in it and I usually get their brown rice sushi to go on the side but then again you could get even better sushi from itsu :)

    elcollins24, I recommend that you do NOT eat quinoa - I can guarantee that you will not like it.

    But I cannot comment on brown rice.
  • queenhiphop
    queenhiphop Posts: 286 Member
    oooh gotta be Wasabi then, I love that place.

    I also love wasabi but my only issue with it is that I have no idea about their calories etc in the food. I know some of the stuff is on here but is that just peoples guess work? I can't find their nutrition values online?

    And it's fatty

    I love Wasabi though
  • kingofcrunk
    kingofcrunk Posts: 372 Member
    I really like the M&S super whole foods salad, it's got quinoa and other grains, blueberries and mango in it and I usually get their brown rice sushi to go on the side but then again you could get even better sushi from itsu :)

    elcollins24, I recommend that you do NOT eat quinoa - I can guarantee that you will not like it.

    But I cannot comment on brown rice.

    I imagine you are correct.
  • janlange
    janlange Posts: 7
    ...I tried to juice today in China....my juice turned to "slime" instantly.....ug for me, as this was my only happy meal.
    Not sure where the bacteria came from...I mixed many veggies....I'm so sad... I cleaned them so well. Now...I'm not sure how to proceed...ug ...Sick in Zhunai, China.
  • coppertop_4
    coppertop_4 Posts: 258 Member
    ...I tried to juice today in China....my juice turned to "slime" instantly.....ug for me, as this was my only happy meal.
    Not sure where the bacteria came from...I mixed many veggies....I'm so sad... I cleaned them so well. Now...I'm not sure how to proceed...ug ...Sick in Zhunai, China.

    Oh man! The small things in life that we don't always think about! :( Sorry about your slime! Hope you didn't waste too much $
  • amy1612
    amy1612 Posts: 1,356 Member
    I really like the M&S super whole foods salad, it's got quinoa and other grains, blueberries and mango in it and I usually get their brown rice sushi to go on the side but then again you could get even better sushi from itsu :)

    elcollins24, I recommend that you do NOT eat quinoa - I can guarantee that you will not like it.

    But I cannot comment on brown rice.

    Quinoa is delicious, as is brown rice. :)
  • queenhiphop
    queenhiphop Posts: 286 Member
    I really like the M&S super whole foods salad, it's got quinoa and other grains, blueberries and mango in it and I usually get their brown rice sushi to go on the side but then again you could get even better sushi from itsu :)

    elcollins24, I recommend that you do NOT eat quinoa - I can guarantee that you will not like it.

    But I cannot comment on brown rice.

    Quinoa is delicious, as is brown rice. :)

    It makes my teeth furry
  • slim104
    slim104 Posts: 160
    Quinoa is awful. I had a bag in my cupboard for months and cooked some the other day. Its slimy and it looks like tadpoles with their little curly tails. Straight in the bin. Much prefer bulgur swheat.
    Thats my opinion anyway. You might like it though.
  • KaydeForce
    KaydeForce Posts: 96 Member
    I'd suggest to bring something to eat for lunch. All the fast-food places suggested above sell highly processed food which is also high in protein (and usually - with exceptions - high in calories).
    I try to bring a cold lunch to work (salads, fruit, sometimes a homemade treat like a muffin, or wraps with tons of veggies and turkey, smoothies etc.)
  • MaudeBeige
    MaudeBeige Posts: 282
    Quinoa is awful. I had a bag in my cupboard for months and cooked some the other day. Its slimy and it looks like tadpoles with their little curly tails. Straight in the bin. Much prefer bulgur swheat.
    Thats my opinion anyway. You might like it though.

    Reminds me more of budgie poo but that aside, it's not bad! :laugh:
  • Rilke
    Rilke Posts: 1,201 Member
    Quinoa is awful. I had a bag in my cupboard for months and cooked some the other day. Its slimy and it looks like tadpoles with their little curly tails. Straight in the bin. Much prefer bulgur swheat.
    Thats my opinion anyway. You might like it though.

    If your quinoa was slimy, you did not prepare it correctly. Not quinoa's fault. It is delicious.

    OP, if you haven't tried quinoa, try it.
  • ayshamc
    ayshamc Posts: 226 Member
    Itsu Frozen Yoghurt is YUMM!! And quiet low calorie if you steer clear of the yummy caramel and nutty sauces!

    I like the sound of the Salmon and Tuna Tartare as well...haven't seen this in our local Itsu!

    (and just for the record, Quinoa is YUM - have never tried making it myself though and yes, it does look like Budgie Poo! :laugh: )
  • queenhiphop
    queenhiphop Posts: 286 Member
    You would HATEEEEEEEEEEEE quinoa

    I'll give you some next time you come round
  • slim104
    slim104 Posts: 160
    Quinoa is awful. I had a bag in my cupboard for months and cooked some the other day. Its slimy and it looks like tadpoles with their little curly tails. Straight in the bin. Much prefer bulgur swheat.
    Thats my opinion anyway. You might like it though.

    If your quinoa was slimy, you did not prepare it correctly. Not quinoa's fault. It is delicious.

    OP, if you haven't tried quinoa, try it.

    I followed the instructions on the packet to the letter because i have heard you need to cook it in a certain way.
  • kingofcrunk
    kingofcrunk Posts: 372 Member
    Itsu Slamon and tuna tartare salad and a fruit fix frozen yoghurt, all comes to 302 cals, in fact I want that now but there's not one near my work :O(

    I found and tried the fruitfix frozen yoghurt - so nice! I didn't have the tartare, but I had the duck and pomegranate salad sandwich thing they do. That was good :)

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