Lunch & Snack Ideas? Easy to pack for work

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MelissaHopeG
MelissaHopeG Posts: 56 Member
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Wondering if anyone has any suggestions of easy items to pack for lunch, as well as healthy snacks to eat throughout the day.

THANKS!

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  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
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    i dunno, like, everything?
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,081 Member
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    uh.....like. . . .cheese? Apples? Nuts?
  • ScubyUK
    ScubyUK Posts: 271 Member
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    Hummus and Veggie sticks, pesto and chilli dip with plain tortilla chips, Pineapple and mango pieces with a little Vanilla flavour greek yoghurt, skinny muffin...
  • sassyswede
    sassyswede Posts: 4 Member
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    I work in outside sales I pack a cooler everyday for lunch and 2 snacks keeps me out of convenient items and splurge fast food
    sliced apples with peanut butter
    sliced oranges
    peanut butter crackers
    lite protein shakes (100 cal ones)
    Celery & peanut butter
    snack bags with proportioned nuts like almonds
    any fresh fruit
    any veggies
    P B & J on flatbread
  • Circapaleo
    Circapaleo Posts: 114
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    http://www.katheats.com/lunch-in-a-box
  • Miss_Meliss86
    Miss_Meliss86 Posts: 372 Member
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    Hummus and Veggies
    Greek Yogurt mixed with all natural nut butter and apple slices
    Cottage Cheese and fruit
    Fruit of any kind
    Mixed Nuts
    Granola Bars (you can find natural ones that don't have as much sugar)
    Baked Chips, Rice Crackers

    Just a few of the snacks I have on a daily basis :)
  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
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    I work in outside sales I pack a cooler everyday for lunch and 2 snacks keeps me out of convenient items and splurge fast food
    sliced apples with peanut butter
    sliced oranges
    peanut butter crackers
    lite protein shakes (100 cal ones)
    Celery & peanut butter
    snack bags with proportioned nuts like almonds
    any fresh fruit
    any veggies
    P B & J on flatbread

    I travel all day long and this is about how my days look. I don't have time to have a meal, so I snack between stores.
  • DTJBMcT
    DTJBMcT Posts: 48 Member
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    For my salty jones... I love almonds! I buy the "Wonderful" brand at Sam's Club, roasted and salted. When I want something sweet.... I am really into making a dip out of 2 T of Maranthana almond butter and 2 oz of plain fat-free Chobani Greek yogurt and eating with apple slices. I am also one of those freaks that likes celery sticks... HA! I stuff it with everything and anything: almond butter (can you see a theme here?), egg salad made with soy-free mayo, or even just a little spritz of oil and vinegar spray dressing. Another good one for a little protein burst is Boar's Head turkey (Boar's Head has fewer preservatives) with some fun mustard, then rolled up. I probably have five different flavored mustards in my fridge, in addition to the good ol' yellow. SPICY mustard is my favorite.
  • apothecarist
    apothecarist Posts: 193
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    I recently "baked" a bunch of potatoes in the crockpot and have been bringing one to work for my lunch. I have some cucumbers, cheese, a hard boiled egg with it. Also, yogurt, string cheese, dried soup mix make great snacks at work.
  • Mercedespony
    Mercedespony Posts: 162 Member
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    asparagus is in season up here -- I just found an asparagus & chick pea salad that looks delish! Making it for my lunch tomorrow.
  • bearsfan67
    bearsfan67 Posts: 57
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    Special K chocolate/pretzel bar, Nature Valley granola thins, almonds, apples, wheat thins......and so on....yogurt. A wrap....tortilla, spinach/arugula, tuna w/ a bit of mayo.
  • GormanGhaste
    GormanGhaste Posts: 430 Member
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    dried fruit
    trail mix
  • socioseguro
    socioseguro Posts: 1,679 Member
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    This question has come previously

    Maybe this thread can be of help

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/936182-tell-me-about-your-lunch-what-do-you-usually-pack?hl=Lunch+pack&page=1#posts-14239849

    Good luck in your journey
  • lynnG67
    lynnG67 Posts: 11
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    Air popped popcorn. Or you can make popcorn in the microwave by using a brown lunch bag. Put in 1/3 cup kernels. fold the bag down. Place in microwave and set on popcorn setting. When finished season with Molly Mcbutter. When cool. Put in a zip lock bag.
  • JisatsuHoshi
    JisatsuHoshi Posts: 421 Member
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    Tuna (lettuce wraps or low carb tortilla) with vegies and feta cheese
    Plain Greek yogurt with side of strawberries or blueberries
    flax meal cinnamon muffins

    Or check out
    LINDA'S LOW CARB MENUS & RECIPES
    http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/
  • GrendlStig
    GrendlStig Posts: 55 Member
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    Amazeballs! No, really - homemade protein balls...that are truly amazing. Here's a link with nutrition facts included :http://fitnessista.com/2011/01/ballz-for-all
    Cut up some fresh veggies and an apple and put it in plastic container with a protein ball. Don't forget your water. There's your lunch - or snack(s).
    I'm also a big fan of avocado and/or hummus wraps - spread 1 - 2TBS of either or both on your high protein/low-carb flatbread or tortilla and fill to bursting with cut up veggies (peppers, jalapeños, tomato, cabbage, spinach, onion, etc..) Add some fresh herbs like basil, cilantro or parsley for some oomph. Very filling, and it takes most of your lunch break to chew all that.
  • johannaqv
    johannaqv Posts: 15 Member
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    i usually
    toast wheat bread and put a bit of pb sometimes jelly
    Granola bars
    Oranges
    Grapes
    Cookie thin crisps
    Light yogurt
    Cheese cubes


    I cant eat a lot of fruit that i would bc of allergies but if i mix and match im pretty content lol... I hope that helped :)

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