whats for lunch

[mvm2]

Sometimes I have no clue what to pack for cold lunches for work. If I don't have leftovers I never know what to bring. Sandwhichs get so old.

So what do you like to bring for lunch. I feel I need some inspiration.

[Jules A, MSN]

Nothing overly inspiring here just Lean Cuisines or Weight Watchers entrees. Not on a diet but they are cheap, easy and not high in calories.

[Farawyn]

I've been on a greek yogurt with fruit and granola kick.

[hppygr8ful, ASN, RN, EMT-I]

I've been on a greek yogurt with fruit and granola kick.

Presuming I get time to actually sit down and eat I do one or more of the following . I always pack an apple in my bag along with some MOJO bars. I have to get the most quality calories for my buck because too much and what remains of my colon.........Well let's just say it aint pretty.

Every week I roast a whole chicken and shred it down so I have meat for sandwiches, wraps and Salads. I always keep a few lean Cuisines in the freezer for when I am uninspired.

Hppy

[FloatRN19]

An almond cashew flax seed kind bar and a cliff bar. Eat the kind bar for a snack and cliff for my lunch. Do that if I'm too busy to eat. If I'm not subway is open till 3am at my hospital.

[NOADLS]

New grads that can't put 2+2 together.

[emtb2rn, BSN, RN, EMT-B]

Leftovers. Usually something that had a mother & a face, veggies, maybe dessert. Occasionally vegetarian, but not often.

[K+MgSO4, BSN]

Meat based protein such as a tin of tuna or ham, lettuce, tomato. I have a pack of the microwave steam veggies bags in the freezer at work to have with meaty leftovers.

My fitness pal has some good salad recipes.

Have you got a sandwich toaster at work? Most things taste better with melted cheese.

[pinknursepower, BSN]

On Sundays I make bowls of fruit salad for the week. Granola bars, chicken salad, or pack bread and lunch meat separate so it stays fresh.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

I usually bring one of the following: cottage cheese, yogurt, canned soup, canned turkey chili, deli-sliced roast beef with cheddar, tuna, chicken, or a high protein shake. Whatever I bring to eat must have a high protein content.

Due to insulin resistance I am no longer allowed white carbs (read: white rice, white bread, white potatoes or pasta), so sandwiches are not an option for me unless the bread is substituted for romaine lettuce.

[loriangel14, RN]

Veggies, fruit, seeds and nuts, sometimes hard boiled eggs or a protein shake.

[Been there,done that, ASN, RN]

Be thankful you get a lunch break. RN's go through an 8 hour shift , sometimes 12 without one.

I would pack anything I could wolf down standing up.

Plan your home meals so you have plenty of leftovers to heat up...much cheaper and healthy than any alternative.