I need meal ideas for a picky eater..
My issue is I hate eggs & I'm not that big of a cheese fan and everything I look up says eat eggs ..ewww! Anyhoo ,For the last month I have eaten belvita oatmeal bars & a banana for breakfast which I love , trail mix and /or fruit for my snacking but i'm stuck on silly trying to prepare healthy lunches around 400 calories .I absolutely love salads but after the 3rd day they become mundane .I get bored easily which leads me to the cookie and candy aisles which I fight to stay away from .I really need help with switch up meal ideas for lunch & breakfast until I'm a bit disciplined .. Any ideas?? Please help!!
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Do you have access to a microwave oven? Can you store things in a refrigerator? I am a very picky eater but a good cook. Give me some ideas of what else you like.0
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maybe Greek yogurt and cereal or nuts , hummus,or tuna or salmon pouches with whole wheat bread or crackers? a half of a sandwich and a small apple? Whole wheat bread, toast or multigrain waffles with peanut or other nut butters?0
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I also do not like cheese and eggs are ok, usually eat them fried with no seasoning or oil on a non-stick skillet. For breakfast I love yogurt, fruits/veggies, oatmeal with high fiber, Cheerios, chex cereals( they are all gluten free). Lunch I'm usually at work and do t have much time to eat so I like to put oatmeal in a cup/jar that can be sealed with fruits that I love, and just let the oatmeal soak it up and eat in the go, also variety of veggies( I dip mine water instead of sauce, but I like Italian dressing if needed, veggie stir fries, salads but I like to add tuna or chicken to help flavor, I only use Italian, and leftovers from the night before are good, you already know the calories and it's already fixed and good to go. Hope it helps0
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Salads don't have to be mundane. Add different veggies for color and texture and taste (broccoli, chopped cucumber, carrots, celery, etc.). You can even use leftover roasted veggies from the night before. Use different greens (romaine, arugula, baby kale, mixed). Then add different proteins (tofu, chickpeas, beans, chicken, tuna, salmon) and nuts and seeds. Have you tried some "exotic" cheeses - you may feel different about feta, goat, aged shaved parmesan, etc. that can easily be sprinkled over salads for flavor boost. You can even add fruit (I like chopped figs, dates, apples, pears, pomegranate seeds, orange/grapefruit segments)
Lastly, make your own dressings. It's cheaper, healthier and you can make so many different varieties that you can have something different every day. I take one of those tiny baby food sized mason jars and add a little olive oil, an acid (a flavored vinegar, apple cider vinegar or fresh squeezed citrus juice), then a wee dab of dijon mustard (I don't like it but it helps it emulsify), S&P, whatever herbs or spices seem like they'd go well with that salad, maybe some crushed garlic or teeny bit of chopped onion/shallot, and a little honey/agave if the acid is too tart. Put lid on, shake. If taking to work, toss jar in lunchbag and dress when it's time to eat.
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Try a little hummus with veggies or apples with nut butters. I, too eat lunch at work but have a refrigerator and microwave and do love cheese. I will take soup and warm it up to have with a salad or other veggies.
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Do you like quiche (its eggs and cheese but has a slightly different taste) ? You can make crustless quiches in a muffin tray and bring one in for lunch each day. If you bake a batch in one go and freeze them then you don't have to eat them all in one go.0
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zoodocgirl wrote: »Salads don't have to be mundane. Add different veggies for color and texture and taste (broccoli, chopped cucumber, carrots, celery, etc.). You can even use leftover roasted veggies from the night before. Use different greens (romaine, arugula, baby kale, mixed). Then add different proteins (tofu, chickpeas, beans, chicken, tuna, salmon) and nuts and seeds. Have you tried some "exotic" cheeses - you may feel different about feta, goat, aged shaved parmesan, etc. that can easily be sprinkled over salads for flavor boost. You can even add fruit (I like chopped figs, dates, apples, pears, pomegranate seeds, orange/grapefruit segments)
Lastly, make your own dressings. It's cheaper, healthier and you can make so many different varieties that you can have something different every day. I take one of those tiny baby food sized mason jars and add a little olive oil, an acid (a flavored vinegar, apple cider vinegar or fresh squeezed citrus juice), then a wee dab of dijon mustard (I don't like it but it helps it emulsify), S&P, whatever herbs or spices seem like they'd go well with that salad, maybe some crushed garlic or teeny bit of chopped onion/shallot, and a little honey/agave if the acid is too tart. Put lid on, shake. If taking to work, toss jar in lunchbag and dress when it's time to eat.
Check Pinterest for ideas.
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Thanks everyone , As for the quiche my husband made it for me and let me say I was not impressed, lol. Thanks for the salad ideas I've never ever thought of implementing left over veggies and yes I love tunas and any mild seafoods so any ideas will help me .I tried going to the veggie isle for veggie nuggets burgers etc... And my coworker)a cynical dietician)says "hey that's no good for you". Pretty much shot that down for me :-( and there I was thinking I was doing good . I'm a Resp. Nurse so my 30 min breaks are usually 15 min. Or less lunches most times.So yes I'm open for any suggestions and ideas that helped you . I'm not losing to just look good in jeans even though that would be a plus ,but 99% of the fact that I'm 40 and my bodies shot to heck due to my weight in 5'2" 200 pounds and I'm always exhausted and my knees are shot due to the overload of extra poundage ... So yes help me any way you guys can I'm open to suggestions and ways to shed a few pounds of me Also any ideas on how to substitute my junk food cravings.
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