work stash suggestions...

On 8/10/2004 9:05 AM, Patricia Heil wrote:
"jmk" wrote in message
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Last week I ran into a friend at Whole Foods while I was reading the
labels on the cups of soup. I was looking for a lower sodium version to
keep at my desk. Soup does not tempt me and I like to have a few things
at my desk that I will not want to break into for days that I am just
extra hungry or have to work late or whatever. You know, something
better than the 7-11 type place across the street where I am likely to
go with the less expensive candy bar rather than the more expensive
"healthier" alternative. What do you keep at your desk for these
situations?
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jmk in NC


Is there a microwave in your office? Check the international shelves of
your grocery store and see if they have TastyBite food. It's spicy because
it's India style but you can get it with the rice and it is shelf stable.
I'm going to stock up on it before I have surgery in a month, also Jyoti
canned food. It's not soup, it's vegetarian (maybe even sakahara) and it's
delicious. There's also a brand of shelf stable Gang Pha soup (Thai).

Also a mix of almonds, cheerios, peanuts, and raisins. Complete protein,
cholesterol killing, high fiber, plus some sweetness.

Mariani dried fruit: prunes, apricots, mixed fruit (I don't really like
pears or dried apples, so I stick with the first two). Costco has the big
resealable bags. Low sodium, high fiber and plenty of other nutrients.



Thanks for the suggestions. I typically have fruit and veggies on hand
(that I bring from home) but I like to have some non-tempting items
around as well. I used to have Soup At Hand (still have one) and stuff
but now I am finding them to be too high in sodium (970 mg per serving!)
I will certainly check out the soups that you suggested. Thanks again!

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jmk in NC

On 8/10/2004 9:11 AM, Beverly wrote:
"jmk" wrote in message
...

Last week I ran into a friend at Whole Foods while I was reading the
labels on the cups of soup. I was looking for a lower sodium version to
keep at my desk. Soup does not tempt me and I like to have a few things
at my desk that I will not want to break into for days that I am just
extra hungry or have to work late or whatever. You know, something
better than the 7-11 type place across the street where I am likely to
go with the less expensive candy bar rather than the more expensive
"healthier" alternative. What do you keep at your desk for these
situations?
--
jmk in NC


I checked my stash and here is what I found:

small can (3oz) tuna with pack of relish and mayo - makes a quick tuna
salad
Wasa crackers

2 individual packs of Myoplex Lite Cappuccino Ice protein powder

snack size microwave popcorn

a couple cups of soup

I like the Fantastic and Health Valley soups - especially the black bean
varieties

http://www.healthvalley.com/products...cat_name=soups
http://www.fantasticfoods.com/script...ategory_id=300


OK, the popcorn makes a ton of sense. I keep soeme mini-bags at home
and having some here would be good. I also do the soup and tuna thing
but I need to restock so I thought I'd seek out suggestions. I'll
certainly check out the black bean :-) Thanks!

--
jmk in NC

On 8/10/2004 9:30 AM, A Ross wrote:
In article , jmk
wrote:


I am likely to
go with the less expensive candy bar rather than the
more expensive
"healthier" alternative. What do you keep at your desk
for these
situations?



Jar of peanut butter
Wasa crispbread
Trail mix (unsalted)
Tuna fish
Can of soup

I also keep a brick of cheese in the fridge (cut into 1
ounce portions), along with salad fixings and a tub of
cottage cheese.

Amy

Thanks Amy!

--
jmk in NC

On 8/10/2004 9:30 AM, A Ross wrote:
In article , jmk
wrote:


I am likely to
go with the less expensive candy bar rather than the
more expensive
"healthier" alternative. What do you keep at your desk
for these
situations?



Jar of peanut butter
Wasa crispbread
Trail mix (unsalted)
Tuna fish
Can of soup

I also keep a brick of cheese in the fridge (cut into 1
ounce portions), along with salad fixings and a tub of
cottage cheese.

Amy

Thanks Amy!

--
jmk in NC

"A Ross" wrote in message
...
In article , jmk
wrote:

I am likely to
go with the less expensive candy bar rather than the
more expensive
"healthier" alternative. What do you keep at your desk
for these
situations?


Jar of peanut butter
Wasa crispbread
Trail mix (unsalted)
Tuna fish
Can of soup

I also keep a brick of cheese in the fridge (cut into 1
ounce portions), along with salad fixings and a tub of
cottage cheese.

Amy

Sounds like you have a good office -- no fridge robbers!!!

"A Ross" wrote in message
...
In article , jmk
wrote:

I am likely to
go with the less expensive candy bar rather than the
more expensive
"healthier" alternative. What do you keep at your desk
for these
situations?


Jar of peanut butter
Wasa crispbread
Trail mix (unsalted)
Tuna fish
Can of soup

I also keep a brick of cheese in the fridge (cut into 1
ounce portions), along with salad fixings and a tub of
cottage cheese.

Amy

Sounds like you have a good office -- no fridge robbers!!!

In article ,
"Patricia Heil" wrote:


Amy

Sounds like you have a good office -- no fridge
robbers!!!


Yup--we're a pretty good group. We tend to share some
stuff--condiments, etc. But everyone leaves everyone
elses stuff alone, and we clean the fridge, too!!

Amy

In article ,
"Patricia Heil" wrote:


Amy

Sounds like you have a good office -- no fridge
robbers!!!


Yup--we're a pretty good group. We tend to share some
stuff--condiments, etc. But everyone leaves everyone
elses stuff alone, and we clean the fridge, too!!

Amy

"jmk" wrote in message
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What do you keep at your desk for these
situations?

Ok, this is the second time I read this word today, and I still don't grab
the concept fully (and dictionnary is not helping)... So, what is that work
stash thing anyway? Is it some food you keep to have dinner at the office or
something like this? Is that a common thing to do in the USA (I mean, both
dinner at the office and keeping food there)?

"jmk" wrote in message
...
What do you keep at your desk for these
situations?

Ok, this is the second time I read this word today, and I still don't grab
the concept fully (and dictionnary is not helping)... So, what is that work
stash thing anyway? Is it some food you keep to have dinner at the office or
something like this? Is that a common thing to do in the USA (I mean, both
dinner at the office and keeping food there)?