lunch

[stylinsam]

i want to start eating healthy and i take a pack lunch to work but i want something abit more exciting than a salad or a sandwich i dnt mind eating things cold, bearing in mind i dnt have a microwave at work tia samx

[warpig1]

Sam you could try some wraps which would be a change or better still invest in a thermos flask, this way you could bring in soups, noodles or chilli, this is what I do every now and again just for something different. The food won't be piping hot but is certainly warm enought to eat. Nothing better on a day like today that a bowl of chilli and a big hunk of crusty bread (or just a big hunk for that matter!)

[stylinsam]

mmmmmmmmmm warpig now that sounds like a good plan hehe xxx ta

[BBWCHATT]

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Food-and-Drink/ Question295846.html

[yolande]

I make too much the night before and then take some of that in. Is cheap and no more hassle than just cooking dinner.

[beryllium]

Hi Sam,
Since it's so blumin cold atm could you take a flask to work full of hot warming soup? nothing lovlier than a home made one either, vegetable soup or a leek and potato or lentil or...or....or....whatever takes your fancy.
B :-) xXx

[beryllium]

lol.... agree with warpig1 hehe.....

[chazza]

Do you have a cooker or grill or toaster? toasted sandwiches and cheese on toast are nice at this time of year

[jeanette1976]

What about tuna salads? Mayonnaise with chopped celery, onion or spring onion, sweetcorn and lots of black pepper?

Or get basil infused olive oil and drizzle over pasta with or without garlic infused olive oil, chopped cherry tomatoes, pepper, celery (anything you can can also be roasted the night before)...

Or alternate pasta with cous cous or babt potatoes or even chunky cut vegetables, either cooked or raw...

Meat can be cooked the night before and have a range of different flavoured wraps.... salsa, mediteranean, chinese, indian.... all sorts!

The soup is a great idea and one that I've used on many occasions at my old workplace... also can be used for thick homemade smoothies... you could also use it to bring in left over stews (obviously bringing in a bowl and cutlery!!!)

Pasta twists with chopped onion, mushroom and the pepperoni type of spicy sausages mixed with sundried tomato paste and drizzled with olive oil is gorgeous and just as nice warm or cold.

Hope this has helped! ;D

[jeanette1976]

Maybe not the healthiest option, but if you have a kettle, you could make a cuppa soup and add a bowl of pasta... really nice with thr golden vegetable!!!

[scoobysoo]

What about hummus with carrot, cucumber, celery and breadsticks? I also like some Ryvita and take along a pot of Philly Light, baby toms and apple to put on top.

[BBWCHATT]

Sam - could you take up a little collection from everyone at work and buy a microwave for you guys to share? They are dirt cheap nowadays:)

[keeweetee]

Hi Sam - I started eating a healthy low GI diet last year and used to make a big bowl of 'salad' based on quinoa (pronounced keen wah) http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&lr=&defl= en&q=define:Quinoa&sa=X&oi=glossary_definition &ct=title
It looks like little grains similar to couscous but is protein unlike most other grains that are carbohydrate. It cooks up the same as rice. I make a pot of it, cool it, then add anything I have in the fridge eg - olives, vine tomatoes, chopped fennel bulb (delish aniseed flavour) a whole chopped chilli, boiled egg slices, chopped capsicums, pickled onions, drained canned corn kernels, grated carrot, red onion, chopped coriander, drained tuna, smoked salmon pieces, chopped cooked chicken (or any lean meat), cucumber, celery etc etc. In one corner of my lunch container I put cottage cheese topped with chopped dried apricots or prunes and chopped almonds.
To keep it all cold till lunchtime I'd keep it in an insulated lunch bag with small ice packs I kept in the freezer. Not only is this 'salad' delish but very nutritious. I lost quite a few pounds as it kept my blood sugar levels even which stopped me going to the vending machine for chocolate treats!
If you needed carbohydrates you could use wholemeal pita breads and stuff them with the salad mixture. Sometimes I used to add a dressing into the mix, my fav is Brianna's Poppy Seed mix which you can get at Waitrose supermarkets where I also get my quinoa, but you can get this in health food stores too.
Try this, I'm sure you'll love it - Bon Apetit!

[PinkFizz]

How about pitta breads filled with lovely chunks of chicken,salad,and extra extra light mayo if wanted.
Absolutely delicious!!

[Wendzd]

Hi,

I'm terrible for finding something I like for lunch that doesn't take much time to prepare!

What I have started to eat is fruit - mainly some apple, handful of grapes and a bit a melon and then putting yogurt on the top - I find 'Danone shape lasting satisfaction' a good one.

People have started to notice that I'm losing weight and others are now trying it too!

Hope that helps!