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Healthy lunch ideas for a picky eater - help!

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SushiSuave · 15/08/2023 22:01

Hi everyone,

I've posted in calorie counting but thought it might be worth posting here too.
I really need some ideas for healthy lunches as I'm on a diet, but there's so many healthy foods I don't like that I'm really struggling! I'm having toast with marmite and grapes but it's literally been months and I'm so sick of it, please help!

Foods I don't like:
Salad
Eggs
Fish
Also don't like cold food that should be hot, eg cold vegetables or pasta salad.

This makes it so hard to find healthy lunch ideas!
I need something with carbs to keep me full as I have a busy job and on my feet all day, for no more than 500cal. I'd like this to include 70cal for a low fat choc pot as I always have to have something sweet after.

Please help me enjoy lunch again!!!

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CatsOnTheChair · 15/08/2023 22:08

What type of cooking facilities do you have?
Jacket potato with something? Beans? Cheese? Coleslaw?
Soup
Something else on the toast.
A friend often has a microwave rice sachet with various things stirred in.
Hot pasta and sauce

WheresTheRemoteControl · 15/08/2023 22:09

Wrap
Bagel
Jacket

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SushiSuave · 15/08/2023 22:11

I can use a toaster or a microwave.

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SushiSuave · 15/08/2023 22:12

WheresTheRemoteControl · 15/08/2023 22:09

Wrap
Bagel
Jacket

But what would you put in them?

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paddleboarder12 · 15/08/2023 22:13

Jacket potato filled with something you do like.

WheresTheRemoteControl · 15/08/2023 22:14

Ham
Chicken
Cheese
Jam for something sweet in bagel
Turkey

WheresTheRemoteControl · 15/08/2023 22:15

Beans on toast

Pre cook jackets at home and re heat in microwave with cheese and beans
U could cook 3 a time and put in fridge in a box.

Pasta again warmed in microwave add a sauce

WhatWouldTheDoctorDo · 15/08/2023 22:15

I opt for soup for lunch, helps me get a good range of veg. Batch cook a few different soups and store in individual portions in freezer. I like to have something with protein too - cold chicken pieces, falafel and humous. Greek yoghurt with berries is also good for a sweet treat, which boosts protein without added sugar.

Tuna/mayo/cucumber in pitta bread.

Bagel with cream cheese and ham.

Turkey or chicken wraps. I'd have with shredded lettuce and thinly sliced peppers.

Buy some toastie bags for a cheese & ham toastie in the toaster.

paddleboarder12 · 15/08/2023 22:17

Could you make an extra portion of whatever you have for dinner and have that or part adapt part of it?

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SushiSuave · 15/08/2023 22:22

Oooh yes I do like falafel and hummus. I'm trying to save soup for the colder weather. There are some great ideas here - thank you!

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mibbelucieachwell · 16/08/2023 12:01

Baba ganoush if you like hummus.

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