Healthy snacks and lunches?

[JennSG]

I work at a grocery store and we get 12 minute breaks and 30 minute breaks. I was wondering, what would be a good snack for a 12 minute break, and a lunch/supper for a 30 minute break. Something that I could just pick up at the store with no cooking involved? Also, what are the best drinks to choose from?

[BlackCatAnon]

Protein helps you feel full, so try to incorporate nuts and seeds or something like hummus in your snacks. If you don't mind a few minutes of prep-work, cutting vegetables, assembling sandwiches, or quickly tossing together a salad the night before your shift helps out a lot. Just don't forget to leave off the wet ingredients until you're ready to eat. Drink water. It keeps you hydrated, your hunger lowered, and will allow you to stay focused and energized. If you think it's too bland, experiment with flavoring the water using citric fruits, or herbs like mint. You could also bring teas, but they may act as diuretics, and on a shift that may not be fun.

Examples:

Some baked pita chips or vegetables with hummus dip

Snack mix of granola, nuts/seeds, & dried berries like raisins, blueberry or cherries.

Whole fruits, like a banana, apple, pear, etc.

Varied salads, with wet ingredients (sliced tomatoes, dressing, lemon, any powdered spices) in small separate leak-proof container.

Any kind of sandwich, just with condiments left off or not touching the bread until ready to be eaten.

Generally, anything can be eaten at any time, you just need to plan how fast you eat, and stick to things that won't be messy.

[way2pink2luv]

Drinks: water, tea, juices, milk.

Lunch: sandwiches(whole grain bread), soup, or a salad(not too much dressing)

Snack: fruit, nots, yogurt, vegetables, granola bars

[Quadrophonic73]

first off, stay away from energy drinks. you'll feel good for a while then crash, and it feel miserable if you have hours left to go. in the morning start with oatmeal. whole grains and complex carbohydrates give your body steadily burning fuel throughout the day that keeps you energized and reduces hunger. fruit/granola bars make great snacks that are healthy. for lunch, get some protein in after walking/lifting/carrying whatever you do. Lean chicken or turkey in a wrap would be great, with some veggies for vitamins. And don't forget to give yourself a little reward with something sweet so that your hunger will be totally satisfied, if you want (a cupcake, cookie, etc..). basically, if you're moving around all day, you get some leeway with what you eat because your cardiovascular system is constantly engaged and elevated. I work an office job so I can't eat carbs all day unless I want to pack on some lbs.

[martyfellow]

For 12 minutes, fruit and tea...or coffee if you need to be alert. For 30 minutes, a premade salad and yougurt for dessert!

[WeaponZero]

Dried fruits

Trail mix that contains no candy (just straight nuts & dried fruits)

Protein bars

Nuts

[Anonymous]

The best drink? Tap water.

The best snacks? Fresh fruit, nuts.

The best lunch? Garden Salad.

[Diamonddogz74]

Almonds for the 12 minute break.

[max_alpha]

have dry fruits ;)