NOC: What for lunch/dinner?

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What do you pack for lunch/dinner/breakfast when you are working NOC?

99% of the time I pack the same lean protein and some fruit. Frozen foods look unsatisfying and salty. I could use some new ideas.

Any recommendations for pre-made and homemade?

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Specializes in CCU, SICU, CVSICU, Precepting & Teaching.

I usually bring leftovers for "lunch". And I get an Egg MacMuffin on the way home both to help me stay awake while driving and to make sure I don't go to bed with an empty stomach. Going to bed with an empty stomach has me waking at noon to rummage in the fridge and unable to get back to sleep.

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Specializes in Hospital medicine; NP precepting; staff education.

It's been a while since I worked night shift, but I usually ate dinner about 9-11 pm. Often it was left overs. Then I'd graze the rest of the night on fruit, nuts, crackers, other snacks.

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

Yogurt and some frozen fruit, or a protein shake. I try not to graze on snacks during the night because it's very easy for me to lose track of how much I eat.

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