Family members bring us junk food!

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OK,so I'm kind of joking around a little bit but I'd love to see what other people in the healthcare field have to say about this one. So I kid you not almost everyday coming into work there is some kind of cake or cookies or anything high in sugar and fattening waiting for me and coworkers as a gift from family members. Now,i do love a piece of cake or a cupcake once every month or 2 but come on now. (Btw, I am very thankful that they give us things all the time) but why not say hey, here's a protein shake , or guys I know your on your feet 12+ hours a day, here's some extra memory foam padding for those shoes, or here's some tasty fruits and vegetables. I know this is crazy but I love the comments I get on here so I thought I'd throw these ideas out there. I know they well but they got to know we don't live off of cupcakes. Also, if we are in the business of keeping people healthy, wouldn't family members want us to be healthy instead of turning us into suger addicted unhealthy binge eaters? Like I said this post is me kind of joking around just wanting to see what you guys think about it.

This is literally why the phrase, "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth" exists.

If anything, you should try to discourage that these people bring anything. Be thankful and show appreciation that they thought enough of you to go out of their way to bring you something during their time of need.

Name me a single major holiday where it is tradition to eat healthy low calorie healthy foods, this is the reason they chose those foods along with the fact that they are inexpensive and easy to locate.

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It's cheaper. I went to a potluck yesterday and bought two fruit trays - $30.00. I could have spent half that on pre-made cookies. And even less if I had made them myself.

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We once had a family who brought in a deli meat tray, chips, taditional "junk food", but also brought in a fruit tray, and a cheese tray. They also brought all the condiments for everything. I was completely blown away.

I completely understand not eating the sweets though. I cut out all sugar and junk since going low carb. When patients or families offer it, I politely decline and then give them the reason why which has always gone over well.

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:blink: I guess I'm fortunate that I'm not really interested in sweet stuff; cookies, cake, pie, etc. :facepalm:

Our own hospice staff brings in sweets for our weekly IDT meetings and it is easy for me to have it pass by. However, if it were chips and homemade salsa . . . I'd be in trouble. :nailbiting:

Ditto. God FORBID they bring in a tray of loaded baked potatoes!

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I always accept gratefully, put it in the breakroom and let those who want to, eat it. It's cultural for many, to show gratitude to bring in sweets and other "junk". They aren't exactly shoving it in your mouth so no need to take umbrage. Just be gracious and nice.

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I always accept gratefully, put it in the breakroom and let those who want to, eat it. It's cultural for many, to show gratitude to bring in sweets and other "junk". They aren't exactly shoving it in your mouth so no need to take umbrage. Just be gracious and nice.

You just made me remember the Clint Eastwood movie, Gran Tornino, where his Hmong neighbors keep bringing more and more food over to thank him.

My hospice colleagues have no problem eating the high carb stuff I don't . . . :)

And most of them are in good shape!

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I liked the edible fruit arrangement but we also receive FAR more sweets! Even the docs buy us pizza from time to time!

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You just made me remember the Clint Eastwood movie, Gran Tornino, where his Hmong neighbors keep bringing more and more food over to thank him.

My hospice colleagues have no problem eating the high carb stuff I don't . . . :)

And most of them are in good shape!

one of my favorite movies of ALL TIME. I love that food scene

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We have had a few years where grateful families brought us thanksgiving dinner for the entire ICU staff. So generous!

While any gift is very generous and sweet, the ones I appreciate most are simply notes saying thanks. :inlove:

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Haha wow. I know I know. It's the thought that counts with stuff like that

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Haha it must have protein somewhere in peanut butter cookies!

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I don't blame you. It's hard not to eat the Thanksgiving food though. I can never turn it down

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