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Enough Food

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LaGiaconda · 05/08/2023 18:01

Have been out at work today.

The job involves a lot of being on my feet, lifting, carrying, walking round the building. Suspect I put in several miles in an average day.

I had a not huge breakfast at 7.30 am, I had a sandwich and some fruit for lunch but arrive home tired and hungry.

Partner, who had been at home all day, announced proudly, 'It's going to be a vegetarian supper tonight.

They had got out some rice noodles and had chopped up a bit of veg - peppers, carrots, cabbage.

There was no source of protein - eg chicken, prawns, bean curd.

I said, 'It's not going to be enough.' (No dessert on offer)

They got really huffy and sulky 'I don't know what's got into you etc.'

Would you find that enough?

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Feverly · 05/08/2023 22:10

I thought this was going to be one of those threads where an OP was wondering if she’d got enough food in for a party/buffet, leading to hundreds of elaborate replies detailing about 30 different things they’d serve, while simultaneously bragging about competitive under eating. I am disappointed.

JanesBlond · 05/08/2023 21:56

GarlicGrace · 05/08/2023 21:42

People nowadays are needlessly obsessed with protein.

I know, it's only what we're made of. What's the big deal? Who needs skin, blood, muscles, nerves and all that nonsense?

No one who is eating enough is in danger of not getting enough protein. Particularly not from having one meal without a so-called ‘protein’ added to it! (Every food contains protein to varying degrees)

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 05/08/2023 21:54

The bull manages that by eating grass all day long. Not very practical for most humans. Anyway, there are good concentrated sources of protein which are plant-based or don't involve killing the animal that provides them.

ohtobeme · 05/08/2023 21:51

Isn't it amazing that we don't need to eat skin and blood and muscle to make our own

Look at the average bull - plenty of muscle from eating grass

GarlicGrace · 05/08/2023 21:42

People nowadays are needlessly obsessed with protein.

I know, it's only what we're made of. What's the big deal? Who needs skin, blood, muscles, nerves and all that nonsense?

PromSeason · 05/08/2023 21:31

I dont think I said they had to spend all day preparing a meal did I?

I said they had all day to do it.

And they did. 🤷🏻‍♀️

autienotnaughti · 05/08/2023 21:31

PromSeason · 05/08/2023 20:32

OP was up at sparrowfart to get to work on time and had no appetite for a big breakfast (many of us would be similar). Very busy day at work. Short break at lunchtime, only time to wolf down a sandwich. Possibly not much choice over what sandwich to have. Gets home, utterly knackered. (I'm guessing NHS, but it could have been retail.

You seem quite invested.🤣🤣🤣

Or hospitality
Or carer
Or builder
Or factory worker

I could go on......,

bellac11 · 05/08/2023 21:30

PromSeason · 05/08/2023 21:27

OPs partern by the sound of it had all day to put this meal together knowing OP is knackered when coming home and has done a full days manual work so needs filling up

All day? Just because one person is working, why does that mean the other one has to spend all day preparing a meal.

I dont think I said they had to spend all day preparing a meal did I?

I said they had all day to do it.

autienotnaughti · 05/08/2023 21:28

bellac11 · 05/08/2023 21:00

Yes, Im eating me tea now

Supper doesnt exist here.

I am very northern.

We have -
Breakfast
Dinner
Tea
Supper

JanesBlond · 05/08/2023 21:28

Surely this is a question of portion sizes? Of course I would find a dinnerplate of vegetable stir fry and noodles enough. Would I find a saucer full enough, no. People nowadays are needlessly obsessed with protein.

bellac11 · 05/08/2023 21:27

NeverDropYourMooncup · 05/08/2023 21:24

I've just checked the packet in the kitchen. 351kcal per 100g, 40g portion size. 140.4 kcal per portion.

A few bits of onion, beansprouts, cabbage, mushroom, carrot, two broccoli sprigs and some tamari doesn't make it suddenly turn into an obesogenic meal.

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Is that 40g dry, presumably 40g dry makes about 100g cooked?

PromSeason · 05/08/2023 21:27

OPs partern by the sound of it had all day to put this meal together knowing OP is knackered when coming home and has done a full days manual work so needs filling up

All day? Just because one person is working, why does that mean the other one has to spend all day preparing a meal.

NeverDropYourMooncup · 05/08/2023 21:24

phoenixrosehere · 05/08/2023 19:51

Have you actually ever had a vegetable noodle stir-fry? The noodles alone depending on the amount and portion would easily go over 160kcals.

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I've just checked the packet in the kitchen. 351kcal per 100g, 40g portion size. 140.4 kcal per portion.

A few bits of onion, beansprouts, cabbage, mushroom, carrot, two broccoli sprigs and some tamari doesn't make it suddenly turn into an obesogenic meal.

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 05/08/2023 21:22

I don't think I ever have pasta without some sort of protein added, no. Very occasionally I might just have toast, but only if I've had something more nutritionally balanced earlier, or if I'm ill.

bellac11 · 05/08/2023 21:22

riotlady · 05/08/2023 21:15

I’m so surprised by how many people can’t fathom a meal without protein! Like do you never just have a lazy bowl of pasta or some toast?

Thats comparing apples and oranges though isnt it, because when people make a choice like that, its because as you say, you're just putting something quick together that isnt really a 'meal' as such. OPs partern by the sound of it had all day to put this meal together knowing OP is knackered when coming home and has done a full days manual work so needs filling up

Most people having had a lazy bowl of pasta or a bit of toast would say or think 'Ive not eaten properly tonight'

Of course if the toast is covered in a couple of scrambled eggs with some mushrooms and tomatoes, perhaps thats different, or my old favourite when I ate bread would be sardines on toast with cheese on top, or beans with cheese on top (you get the picture)

same with the pasta, chuck some tuna or chicken in it, with some veg and its a meal

VeridicalVagabond · 05/08/2023 21:20

Loooots of people making the assumption that OP is a woman and the partner is a man.

Can't wait for OP to come back and say "oh by the way I'm a man, partner is a woman" and just watch the backpedaling unfold. Popcorn at the ready.

timberho · 05/08/2023 21:19

Agree @riotlady. Protein has become 'a thing.' Yes, it's healthy, filling etc but people cling onto protein obsessively!

riotlady · 05/08/2023 21:15

I’m so surprised by how many people can’t fathom a meal without protein! Like do you never just have a lazy bowl of pasta or some toast?

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 05/08/2023 21:07

I thought it was well established that eating protein is a good way to feel full after eating without having the big spikes in blood sugar that can come from filling up on non-complex carbohydrates.

lljkk · 05/08/2023 21:04

Protein is not especially calorific, what's the obsession with protein about?

Just say "Wow thanks! That was great... I just need a top up..." and make yourself some bagels with cream cheese or tuna mayonaise. Those would be calorific.

SleepingStandingUp · 05/08/2023 21:01

tbh it sounds like miserable meal, not for the lack of meat just that its basically some noodles and a few vegetables, nothing really for much taste. but yes, depends on historical experience and tone

bellac11 · 05/08/2023 21:00

Yes, Im eating me tea now

Supper doesnt exist here.

PeachF · 05/08/2023 20:59

@Ap24 no I just have a 'chippy tea' I must be common 🤔 😅

timberho · 05/08/2023 20:59

YABU. Have a snack after dinner if you're still hungry.

bellac11 · 05/08/2023 20:59

No one knows the sex of the couple

And no one knows the agreement that morning, was the partner jusst cooking dinner without being asked, as a favour if you like, or was it agreed that it was partners turn to cook dinner that night and have it ready to eat when OP got home from their exhausting job?

If the latter, then poor show from the partner.

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