I feel dumb asking this, but... ...what do people eat for lunch when they don't like to cook at...

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

So I generally eat sandwiches for lunch at home if I haven't got left overs.

That's cheap and cheerful. Cheese and tomato or cheese and salad.

I love oranges so it's rare to not find those in my fridge.
I like picking too so grapes, kiwi, mangoes. Oh I love it.

So the other day I really didn't know what to have for dinner, I had a packet pasta (cheese and broccoli) I cooked that then cut up tomatoes, some mixed peppers and through those in uncooked.

It was nice to have the contrast.

If I don't have fruit and veg I feel really unwell. Mentally and physically.

Fish... So it's essential for me not to overload on meats like chicken and beef.
Omg I need fish, or just vegetarian dishes.

I also try to cook in excess so I can refrigerate or freeze food.

I do try to be consistent with my meal times.
Eating too late or too closely together leaves me feeling bloated and unwell.

saintsong · 41-45, F

You sound like me! My meds made me gain a lot of weight! And I eat like you! If it wasn't for this post I would have forgotten to have eaten! So I had an apricot! Just now! I have things like watermelon and banana's too... I usually only cook for my family, but my family went out East for the month so it's just me and simple meals, yesterday I grabbed a green pepper from my garden and made myself an omelette! I try to get in my proteins, fiber, and fats and vitamines and minerals! I love nothing more than natural whole foods rather than processed foods, but I still cheat and will eat a bag of dorretoes chips, or have a slushie! Or some chocolate! Just don't forget to eat healthy and don't eat too late at night!

Nick1 · 61-69, M

It’s good you like fruits and veggies. Bananas are easy to eat. So is oranges and tangerines.
Berries you can just wash and eat. Any fruits.
I like salad in summer. Just cut whatever you fancy, mix and eat.
It’s all about habit and choosing healthy food. Make raw nuts your go to comfort food.
Sometimes it’s having someone keep nudging you to stay healthy.

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

There is nothing wrong with fruit or a choice of fruit for lunch.. However I have a couple of go tos. Canned tuna, with some canned 4 beam mix, scooped up on crackers is as easy as it gets. Or scoop out an avocado, mix in some salsa from a jar and you have a cut down guacamole to consume with Doritos or corn chips. Both simple. out of the pantry or fridge and healthy enough.😷

itsok · 31-35, F

I hate cooking. Today I had an apple and half an avocado for lunch. I made three breakfasts to get me through half the week on Monday, and so I just reheated one of those.
Lately for most of my meals I just cycle through the protein I like. Chicken, turkey, tofu, eggs, tuna, beans, and Greek yogurt.
Since I cook the chicken, turkey, and eggs, I’ll cook enough for like 5ish meals to be eaten over a few days. By the time I’m sick of it, I switch to a new one.
I see you like tomato and cucumber, I’d chop a bunch at one time, and then every day just get a portion out, and add a dressing and some protein. Throw in some grilled chicken, or a boiled egg, or even some canned beans.
Those microwave vegetable pouches (like sauced broccoli, cheesy cauliflower rice etc) are easy and even the sauced ones are low cal.
If it’s not enough I’ll add fruit in as a snack.

Poppies · 61-69, F

I like apple cinnamon instant oatmeal packets. Not the healthiest things in the world, but could be worse. Sometimes I scramble one egg in a little dish in the microwave, with some cheese and freeze-dried chives. Sometimes I just have a piece of high-fiber toast with just a little butter, no jelly. Oh, there's yogurt, too!

Sojournersoul · M

I have been cutting carbs and helping. Salads are always good and can get them pre-made.

BrandNewMan · M

Sam's Club rotisserie chicken - de-skin and pull from the bones .. eat as-is or in pita bread sandwiches, low carb tortilla wraps, etc

Canned tuna

Bagged prepared salads with tina or chicken added

Baby carrots and celery and dip

Protein Ranch dip .. mix ranch seasoning into plain, non-fat greek yogurt

etc

JonLosAngeles66 · M

Sometimes just opening a couple cans can be healthy. Mixing a can of garbanzo beans and a can of tuna with a little oil and vinegar, salt and pepper is an easy lunch that can last 2-3 days. High protein, high fiber. No real cooking involved.

SlippingAway

I'll have veggies and hummus, a piece of fruit. I like to do sandwich wraps which usually is chicken breast and some veggies in a low carb wrap. Salads are also a go to for me.