tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5287299798491768678.post7458015034441371578..comments2024-02-19T17:28:57.590-05:00Comments on THE CANDID RD: Quick and Easy Lunch Ideas (PART ONE!)Gina; The Candid RDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13034788087113648183noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5287299798491768678.post-3800591804320616512011-10-13T02:44:38.102-04:002011-10-13T02:44:38.102-04:00This is a great post- I really think packing a lun...This is a great post- I really think packing a lunch is an important part of being healthy :) My favorite lunch ideas include homemade pizza with veggies and black beans, plus pasta loaded with veggies, veggie soup and many more, I almost always put an apple with whatever I bring for "dessert" (sometimes there is also a real dessert, some chocolate).Kelly (She Wears a Red Sox Cap)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04415604174106394910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5287299798491768678.post-44987608494491482772011-10-13T02:28:36.578-04:002011-10-13T02:28:36.578-04:00My general rule of thumb is that anything I cook h...My general rule of thumb is that anything I cook has to taste good on top of greens or spaghetti squash. Lunch solved!<br /><br />Sometimes I prefer a more platter-style lunch though. A few dips, lots of sliced veggies, and sliced meat. Super yummy.<br /><br />Hardboiled eggs with mustard is amazing. I do the ranch dressing out of Greek yogurt trick too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5287299798491768678.post-9718357668253238012011-10-12T22:42:53.506-04:002011-10-12T22:42:53.506-04:00I think portable is key! I always have a Kellogg&#...I think portable is key! I always have a Kellogg's FiberPlus(R) bar or a baggie of the cereal packed away in my lunch because they are easy to toss in and help ensure that I get at least 35% of my daily fiber per serving. And they just taste great!Kati Mora, MS, RD, Kellogg's FiberPlus(R) Wellness Advocatehttp://kelloggsfiberplus.com/Home.aspxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5287299798491768678.post-5645664427424466192011-10-12T17:21:05.210-04:002011-10-12T17:21:05.210-04:00great ideas! i've been packing soup almost eve...great ideas! i've been packing soup almost every day lately...lots of veggies, and it's super quick and easy. :)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02758932883732204080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5287299798491768678.post-41621448088801417182011-10-12T14:14:46.021-04:002011-10-12T14:14:46.021-04:00I always struggle so much with what to bring for l...I always struggle so much with what to bring for lunch! This helps a lot, thanks!Carolinehttp://sweetcarolineblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5287299798491768678.post-24120182930824156452011-10-12T14:12:20.921-04:002011-10-12T14:12:20.921-04:00great post on out of the box ideas for myplate!!! ...great post on out of the box ideas for myplate!!! nice work RDBeing Healthierhttp://www.beinghealthier.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5287299798491768678.post-11832395223649674462011-10-12T13:25:52.798-04:002011-10-12T13:25:52.798-04:00I get to eat lunch at home but my college kids do ...I get to eat lunch at home but my college kids do sometimes pack a lunch since they have a long commute.<br /><br />This time of year I make huge batches of soup with tons of veggies,that can be reheated and packed in a thermos to stay hot for hours.<br /><br />They also like any kind of leftover pasta dish reheated and in a thermos.<br /><br />Chicken fried rice made healthy at home and packed in a thermos.<br /><br />Cheese and Akmak crackers with fruit. We put the cheese in a small, short wide mouth thermos.<br /><br />Cottage cheese with pineapple also packed in a thermos.<br /><br />Rolls ups made on flat bread.<br /><br />Boiled eggs and a baby greens salad.<br /><br />PBJ on whole wheat bread is a great last minute item that assembles quickly.Tami@NutmegNotebookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03734911958992997465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5287299798491768678.post-41459297599377764452011-10-12T13:16:55.172-04:002011-10-12T13:16:55.172-04:00i love the idea of making homemade ranch dressing ...i love the idea of making homemade ranch dressing with greek yogurt!! i bet this comes out so creamy. such a great healthy alternative! thanks for sharing.LiveLoveNYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00472784425997142602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5287299798491768678.post-32431684095305337622011-10-11T21:09:10.797-04:002011-10-11T21:09:10.797-04:00I love toasted WW bread with LC too! :)
salad in s...I love toasted WW bread with LC too! :)<br />salad in summer is my fav. <br />now I eat lunch at work which I love because there is a big varieties, including healthy options. so I just need to pack some snacks which is much easier.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5287299798491768678.post-43372222735018151732011-10-11T19:28:46.349-04:002011-10-11T19:28:46.349-04:00I love the homemade ranch dressing idea! I've ...I love the homemade ranch dressing idea! I've never been a huge ranch fan, but lately it's been my absolute favorite. And I have tons of plain Greek yogurt at home. Score!Tricianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5287299798491768678.post-24301073696515137892011-10-11T17:43:09.055-04:002011-10-11T17:43:09.055-04:00Oh I am the queen of snacks! Anything I can tote a...Oh I am the queen of snacks! Anything I can tote around easily, fits in the purse, wedges in the lunchbox...the better! I love packing trailmixes, fruits, hard boiled eggs, nut butters, veggies...YUM!thehealthyapronhttp://thehealthyapron.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5287299798491768678.post-49370694684001974562011-10-11T16:32:28.843-04:002011-10-11T16:32:28.843-04:00Great post! I use pretty much the same items you l...Great post! I use pretty much the same items you listed above to pack hubby's and the toddler's lunches. I usually eat leftovers for lunch and love it. The toddler gets bored of food very easily, so I always make sure to rotate fruits, veggies, and crackers so that there is always something new and different.Andrea@WellnessNoteshttp://www.andreaswellnessnotes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5287299798491768678.post-47259504291356472712011-10-11T13:10:22.590-04:002011-10-11T13:10:22.590-04:00fabulous post as always! i'm also obsessed wit...fabulous post as always! i'm also obsessed with eggs & mustard! well pretty much just mustard on everything. you need to get your paws on some bumblebee honey dijon or deli dijon BOTH staples in my officeJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08851186270653937509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5287299798491768678.post-25266564394226550102011-10-11T11:53:01.220-04:002011-10-11T11:53:01.220-04:00Great post - my lunch is normally a combo of lefto...Great post - my lunch is normally a combo of leftovers from the night before. My favorite is a grain salad (quinoa or brown rice) with a bunch of veggies thrown over lettuce or arugula.Caitlin@Feed Between the Lineshttp://www.feedbetweenthelines.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5287299798491768678.post-41962240074491763232011-10-11T08:00:05.825-04:002011-10-11T08:00:05.825-04:00What a great post! I love all the ideas and am def...What a great post! I love all the ideas and am definitely going to check out that book with quinoa salads.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12100196071084452143noreply@blogger.com