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Old Tue, Sep-01-09, 18:24
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Question Lunch and snack ideas!!

I always have a problem trying to think of food to eat for lunch and snacks. I really do not want to eat a salad every day. I do OK for dinner but lunch is a real problem ( I must pack my lunch or go out)Suggestions?????
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Old Tue, Sep-01-09, 18:56
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I have two issues with going out:
1) the cost.
2) You never *really* know what they are putting in the food unless you cook it yourself.

I find myself brown bagging primarily. I'm trying to scale back from my cold cut use because of all the added flavoring agents and excess sodium. I usually bring dinner left overs. I have a really busy schedule, and I cook extra to last 2-3 days. Last night, I got home at 8pm and roasted a chicken by 10:30p. It doesn't really need a lot of attention.

Frozen fish fillets are handy because they thaw in your lunch tote and if you've mastered the microwave, they are ready to eat in 2-3 minutes and are great with butter! (Oh I love butter!)

I made a tuna salad with cream cheese (yea, sounds weird) and hard boiled eggs (a little onion, a little celery) and pre-portioned it into 1 cup containers. I just take one out of the fridge and drop it into my lunch tote. It makes a good dip for celery, or you can make a lettuce wrap with it.

Near my work there is a gourmet market that sells fresh produce, the most incredible salad bar (with eggs, chicken, cheeses, bacon, seeds), fish counter, deli, cheese case... I'm never without lunch if I forget it at home.

Some of the local bar/grill chains have low carb entrees that omit the starch, and many lunches start at 5.99. Beware the BBQ sauce!
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Old Mon, Sep-07-09, 15:22
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Thanks for the great suggestions, Tiffers! I actually forgot about tuna salad-- that was a staple when I did LC before!! Plus you gave me ideas I had not tried for lunch!!!
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