Thread: Nut's economical and nutritional lunchtime thread

Originally Posted by gnomeflinger

I love feta. I put that on pitas instead of other cheese. I also use spinach instead of lettuce.

In Minot, they had the PitaPit and the Philly Steak&Cheese was awesome. If I still lived in Wa State, I'd get an extra large JambaJuice with boosters in them for lunch.

I usually make a turkey or roast beef sandwich with lettuce, celery sticks with peanut butter, a yogurt and fruit with water or a Coke for some caffeine after lunch. I'm not much of a fast food person though I do like Popeyes or Carl's Jr when I do.

Originally Posted by gnomeflinger

I love feta. I put that on pitas instead of other cheese. I also use spinach instead of lettuce.

that's actually a great sandwich alternative-- pita with hummus, feta, olives, spinach salad with cucumber and tomatoes. . . maybe some capers and walnuts. . .

Originally Posted by Nomad

In Minot, they had the PitaPit and the Philly Steak&Cheese was awesome. If I still lived in Wa State, I'd get an extra large JambaJuice with boosters in them for lunch.

I usually make a turkey or roast beef sandwich with lettuce, celery sticks with peanut butter, a yogurt and fruit with water or a Coke for some caffeine after lunch. I'm not much of a fast food person though I do like Popeyes or Carl's Jr when I do.

I have never heard of the PitaPit until I moved here. I love that place.

Originally Posted by hoptard

that's actually a great sandwich alternative-- pita with hummus, feta, olives, spinach salad with cucumber and tomatoes. . . maybe some capers and walnuts. . .

I hardly ever put condiments or sauces on anything. When trying to eat healthy, those seem like empty calories.

I've been curious about hummus, but a little wary of trying it. What is it made of?

Avocado is also excellent in pitas and salads.

Originally Posted by gnomeflinger

I have never heard of the PitaPit until I moved here. I love that place.

You ever been to JambaJuice they had one in Puyallup and one in Woodinville......I love it. I would rather drink that than coffee (Starbucks) anyday.

Originally Posted by Nomad

You ever been to JambaJuice they had one in Puyallup and one in Woodinville......I love it. I would rather drink that than coffee (Starbucks) anyday.

I am also a big fan of Jamba Juice. There isn't any on the island, but when I go to Burlington/Mt. Vernon, I almost always go there.

Originally Posted by gnomeflinger

I hardly ever put condiments or sauces on anything. When trying to eat healthy, those seem like empty calories.

I've been curious about hummus, but a little wary of trying it. What is it made of?

Avocado is also excellent in pitas and salads.

it's chickpeas with lemon juice, tahini, garlic and olive oil. . .

empty calories? more like fat-free protein and fiber with lots of digestive enzymes. . .

Originally Posted by hoptard

it's chickpeas with lemon juice, tahini, garlic and olive oil. . .

empty calories? more like fat-free protein and fiber with lots of digestive enzymes. . .

Hummus, yes. I was talking about salad dressings, oils, mayo, things like that. I would not consider hummus a condiment.

so, nut, how's this going?

Originally Posted by Buff

Here's the dilemma. If you make your work lunch in a microwave, especially soup, then you are probably getting little-to-no nutritional value out of it. Microwaves kill nutrients.

I eat out for pretty much every single meal, so I have no tips on being economical. Unless you want to come to $5 Fajita Thursdays at Brandon's with us.

One of the ladies in my office regularly microwaves codfish or some damned thing in the microwave. You can even warm up a cup of coffee without it coming out fishy tasting. Not good.

Originally Posted by hoptard

it's chickpeas with lemon juice, tahini, garlic and olive oil. . .

empty calories? more like fat-free protein and fiber with lots of digestive enzymes. . .

And freakin' delicious. I am pissed that it took me 50 years before I tried it. And yes, its possible to eat Hummus with Pita chips without turning into a dirty Hippie.

Originally Posted by Dreadnought

One of the ladies in my office regularly microwaves codfish or some damned thing in the microwave. You can even warm up a cup of coffee without it coming out fishy tasting. Not good.

Yeah, fish in the microwave at work is a cardinal sin. I don't understand how anyone could be oblivious to that fact. It speaks to their overall character and ability (or lack thereof) to contribute to society in a meaningful way.

Progresso soups are pretty good. I used to take leftovers much of hte time, but this year have usually around 10-15 minutes for lunch so it is sammiches. Usually coldcuts, cheese and sprouts. Sprouts keep their crunch without refrigeration better than lettuce. I alternate with PBJs. Been working on a gingered pear jam and crunchy PB is quite good. Add a piece of fruit and you are pretty nutritious

Originally Posted by Dreadnought

One of the ladies in my office regularly microwaves codfish or some damned thing in the microwave. You can even warm up a cup of coffee without it coming out fishy tasting. Not good.

That the Cardinal Sin of offices. Not not, EVER, under ANY circumstance heat anything with fish in it. People who do that should be put to death.

Originally Posted by Ottokar Prohaska

Progresso soups are pretty good. I used to take leftovers much of hte time, but this year have usually around 10-15 minutes for lunch so it is sammiches. Usually coldcuts, cheese and sprouts. Sprouts keep their crunch without refrigeration better than lettuce. I alternate with PBJs. Been working on a gingered pear jam and crunchy PB is quite good. Add a piece of fruit and you are pretty nutritious

mmm. do you make jams?