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what to have for lunch???

mediatorslave
mediatorslave Posts: 4
edited January 17 in Food and Nutrition
ok so im at work in the office and soon I have to go and pick a healthy lunch from the local shops, today is my first day so can anyone recommend a healthy lunch for me?

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  • greenmonkey71
    greenmonkey71 Posts: 2
    Chicken salad wrap - not sandwich
    Try to make sure it has a lot of chicken, the protein keeps you fuller for longer :)
  • mediatorslave
    mediatorslave Posts: 4
    Thank you!! :)
  • fionahay
    fionahay Posts: 44
    Not sure about the 'wrap' suggestion - because they tend to be bigger they also tend to have more calories/carbs than bread. Just make sure you read all the labels. If something comes with no mayo then it's a bonus. It may be a better idea in future to pack your own lunches if you can't find anything healthy at the nearby shops!
  • mazdauk
    mazdauk Posts: 1,380 Member
    houmous and carrot sticks. Main things to avooid are cheese (unless low fat) mayo (ditto), guacamole. what sort of shops do you have nearby? also beware of pre-packed salads (especially pasta or potato!) unless the dressing is separate.
  • Phrick
    Phrick Posts: 2,765 Member
    Not sure about the 'wrap' suggestion - because they tend to be bigger they also tend to have more calories/carbs than bread. Just make sure you read all the labels. If something comes with no mayo then it's a bonus. It may be a better idea in future to pack your own lunches if you can't find anything healthy at the nearby shops!

    Given that just one slice of bread has anywhere from 90-110 calories, I think a wrap (even if it is 150-170 calories) is still a lower cal option than a 2-slices-of-bread sandwich. And a tortilla (instead of a wrap) can be as low as 110 for Soft Taco size. FlatOut FoldIt sandwich flatbreads are just 90 calories and make a great sandwich. Just throwing that in.
  • mumtoonegirl
    mumtoonegirl Posts: 586 Member
    any good salad places close to you? my lunch at home is typically a spinach salad loaded with veggies and one protein (egg, avocado or chicken breast), and then a oil/vinegar dressing. It fills me up and gives me the energy and protein for the morning.
  • cmeiron
    cmeiron Posts: 1,599 Member
    Good ideas given for today...for tomorrow, pack a lunch and bring it in with you so you know exactly what you're having and can make good choices :)
  • Linda8989
    Linda8989 Posts: 39 Member
    My go-to lunch is hummus with some whole wheat pita bread and tomatoes. So good and so fillling!
  • mprat210
    mprat210 Posts: 28 Member
    Packing your own lunch is the best way to go....and it can save you money too!
  • groa8
    groa8 Posts: 1 Member
    Oscar Meyer Deli Sliced Smoked Ham - Lunch Meat, 3 Slices
    Kraft - Miracle Whip Lite, 0.5 tbsp
    Village Hearth - Light Italian Bread, 2 slices
    Lettuce - Iceberg - Iceberg
    Tomatoes - Grape Tomatoes, 1 Cup

    Lunch is the hardest meal for me to come up with. I don't work but I would find it better to just make a quick sandwich, add a small can of V-8 and have lunch. The sandwich is about 150 calories.
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