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emmzies Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Anyone have any lunch suggestions for those who don't have heating facilities, or any facilities? lol Uni sucks!!....everyone takes/buys sandwiches...*cringe*...evil evil carbs. I try taking salads but... gets very boring. And hard to eat in lectures without drawing attention to yourself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightweight Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 I'm at Uni too. I make my own protein bars with oats, raisins, peanut butter and a blend of casein and whey powders. They're great for eating during lectures. I really don't know what I'd do without them!You can make them relatively low carb, esp. by cutting out the raisins. And you have to eat them fast because they don't keep for more than a few days.Other than that, canned fish/chicken, or pre-cooked frozen meat (eat it once it's thawed, but still cold) is about all you can do without heating, besides protein shakes... I guess I'm lucky that Auckland Uni has microwaves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurasaur Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 best thing for uni is a mountain bread wrapped up like a kebab with your chicken veges inside. get your protein and minimal carbs in the form of whole wheat. mountain bread is so good for that kind of situation, wrap it up in tinfoil, easy to eat/discreet/awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmzies Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 I'm at Uni too. I make my own protein bars with oats, raisins, peanut butter and a blend of casein and whey powders. They're great for eating during lectures. I really don't know what I'd do without them!You can make them relatively low carb, esp. by cutting out the raisins. And you have to eat them fast because they don't keep for more than a few days.Other than that, canned fish/chicken, or pre-cooked frozen meat (eat it once it's thawed, but still cold) is about all you can do without heating, besides protein shakes... I guess I'm lucky that Auckland Uni has microwaves Wow, i've never even thought about making my own protein bars. Good idea! Ill have to search for some recipes like yours, sounds soooo tasty! Rasins are my enemy, once i start i can't stop... so tasty. I normally just take a blend of various seeds, low-gi dried fruits and healthy nuts to eat as snacks in lectures. Has saved me sooo much money from not dashing to get a quick bite from the overpriced cafes on campus.Its not fair you guys get microwaves... damn Auckland uni! So much Better than Canterbury in so many ways...We do have like some "mysterious" microwaves on the otherwide of campus which are apparently available, although i'm not sure i would have time to rush over there in my 10 mins between lectures....Cheers for the advice :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fudoc5 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Anyone have any lunch suggestions for those who don't have heating facilities, or any facilities? lol Uni sucks!!....everyone takes/buys sandwiches...*cringe*...evil evil carbs. I try taking salads but... gets very boring. And hard to eat in lectures without drawing attention to yourself...agreed,the rediculous food prices at canta uni cafes (especially the engr cafe) keeps me away :evil: . for lunch i usually pack a few kumaras/basmati/brown rice into single serving containers, and a few tins of chop chop mayo chicken.in lectures,a handful of almonds,and some fruit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Small Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 im at uni too just take my meals n tuppawarecrossing the road eating chickn and rice allgood - aslong as u dont spill it in the middle of the crossing [havnt dun that..yet ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmzies Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Anyone have any lunch suggestions for those who don't have heating facilities, or any facilities? lol Uni sucks!!....everyone takes/buys sandwiches...*cringe*...evil evil carbs. I try taking salads but... gets very boring. And hard to eat in lectures without drawing attention to yourself...agreed,the rediculous food prices at canta uni cafes (especially the engr cafe) keeps me away :evil: . for lunch i usually pack a few kumaras/basmati/brown rice into single serving containers, and a few tins of chop chop mayo chicken.in lectures,a handful of almonds,and some fruit.Omg i know! Like $6.50 for a sandwich :shock: ...... and these are supposed to be subsidized student union prices? HA! Its laughable really. I don't see how poor students afford it, i sure can't. The canned chicken is a good idea, i should really try that. Canned fish gets smelly in lectures.. and people around you start giving you dirty looks.Oh to have a proper 9-5 job.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weener lad Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Cous cous is always a good cold meal :nod: Usually I will have this for 2nd and 3rd meal with a can of flavored tuna mixed in. It's cheap (under $3 for a big serve) and takes all of a minute to get ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Anyone have any lunch suggestions for those who don't have heating facilities, or any facilities? lol Uni sucks!!....everyone takes/buys sandwiches...*cringe*...evil evil carbs. I try taking salads but... gets very boring. And hard to eat in lectures without drawing attention to yourself...agreed,the rediculous food prices at canta uni cafes (especially the engr cafe) keeps me away :evil: . for lunch i usually pack a few kumaras/basmati/brown rice into single serving containers, and a few tins of chop chop mayo chicken.in lectures,a handful of almonds,and some fruit.Omg i know! Like $6.50 for a sandwich :shock: ...... and these are supposed to be subsidized student union prices? HA! Its laughable really. I don't see how poor students afford it, i sure can't. The canned chicken is a good idea, i should really try that. Canned fish gets smelly in lectures.. and people around you start giving you dirty looks.Oh to have a proper 9-5 job....lol people complain about my canned chicken more than tuna, it still smells like fish but people see its chicken and "ewwwww chicken shouldnt come from a can" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmzies Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 lol people complain about my canned chicken more than tuna, it still smells like fish but people see its chicken and "ewwwww chicken shouldnt come from a can"Lol :pfft: they are probably right ya know….the only time I tried it I found it does look, taste and smell remarkably (and quite frighteningly) like tuna. Tuna gets boring though, and salmon smells far too pungent in a lil lecture theatre. Smoked chicken is the best! Although abit of a luxury for a student budget…In regards to cous cous, I have heard that’s worse for you then rice, so I’ve always avoided it. Anyone know if theres any truth in that? Is it high GI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1day Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 lol people complain about my canned chicken more than tuna, it still smells like fish but people see its chicken and "ewwwww chicken shouldnt come from a can"ahahahahahaha :pfft: !!! i know exactly wot u mean. yea man ,i love my smoked chop chop, i eat 2 cans a day at wrk .just open it,drain it and chow down =P~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fudoc5 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 cous cous has a rather moderate-high gi of around 68-70 ,where as basmati rice is 58.unless its an after training meal,id stick with basmati rice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 what about some tabouli? can mix in some tuna or chicken with that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weener lad Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 In regards to cous cous, I have heard that’s worse for you then rice, so I’ve always avoided it. Anyone know if theres any truth in that? Is it high GI?I wouldn't worry both rice and couscous fall into the moderate range between hi 50's and high 60's.I gave up on rice (eat occasionally with Thai) a while ago and have had no issues what so ever. In fact in the last 6 months I've had my biggest gains! Doubt it's due couscous just pointing out that that small GI difference between the two is not worth worrying about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamborghinilova Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BpDNdb-o2MU/Sfp30Sp5tVI/AAAAAAAABVg/OImlT2rA8vU/s1600-h/Picture+5.png :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I've started throwing in a teaspoon of basil pesto with my couscous and tinned chicken chunks. It probably smells even stronger, but at least it masks the catfood smell! :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmzies Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BpDNdb-o2MU/Sfp30Sp5tVI/AAAAAAAABVg/OImlT2rA8vU/s1600-h/Picture+5.png :grin: :clap: Gotta love America...so gotta get me some of that!Re: CouscousEating high-GI anything with protein (or fat) will lower the GI of the high-GI food, likewise combining low-GI with high-GI will lower the overall GI of the meal. So long as a food's nutritional profile is good I wouldn't discount it unless you're unable to eat it due to allergy/intolerance etc.If I didn't have access to cooking facilities at work I'd buy a decent thermos. Hmm thats interesting and totally makes sense. I don't feel so bad about having rice and couscous then, i'll just introduce it in small amounts. I'm kinda on a i-hate-anything-carb-unless-its-a-vegetable-or-oats craze at the moment, but thinking it might be a lil unhealthy and extreme. :? And yeah the thermos is a great idea for uni, soups are awesome, particually homemade protein ones.And Loving the basil pesto idea Pseudonym. Screw the smell, that'd be damn tasty, particually with smoked chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VampireChick Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 On that note - does anyone have any great soup recipes? I usually have either cabbage, leeks and chicken (with chicken stock and chilli) but keen to hear of others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fudoc5 Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 On that note - does anyone have any great soup recipes? I usually have either cabbage, leeks and chicken (with chicken stock and chilli) but keen to hear of others.niso soup.you get them in little packets at the supermarkets along the international foods section.just add hot water-done. i usually have it as a soup to wash down the tuna and rice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooney111 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Anyone have any lunch suggestions for those who don't have heating facilities, or any facilities? lol Uni sucks!!....everyone takes/buys sandwiches...*cringe*...evil evil carbs. I try taking salads but... gets very boring. And hard to eat in lectures without drawing attention to yourself...im keen as wellright now its pathetic that i rely on whey for most of my protein, i chuck in oats/fruits/whey/water in blender and take it with me to uni in a shaker bottle. also carry some nuts with me. and if im lucky 1 or 2 pieces of chicken drumstick but hate eating chicken cold arghi go to canty uni and food prices are insane i spend all my living costs on petrol and protein and alcolol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 hate eating chicken coldPre-cook your chicken or nuke it or whatever and put it in a thermos. Voila! Warm chicken later. You can get ones that have a wider opening so you can shove a piece of chicken in it. Or just rip your breast to bits and shove it in :shock: and alcololOooh looky, there goes the "poor student" sympathy, haha :pfft: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooney111 Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 sounds good will give it a try but first gotta find something like a thermos umm did u just say rip my breasts as in not chicken breasts? :shock: haha yea i dont really care about sympathy, just give me some financial support :shifty: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmzies Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 sounds good will give it a try but first gotta find something like a thermos Beware of eating hot thermos foods in lectures. The amount of times i've heard "eww.. i can smell... like... stew or something, wtf" uttered from behind me.... :shifty:Still, stuff them. Its so worth it. I've managed to go a whole semester without having to resort to buying lame overpriced uni cafe food. \:D/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 The amount of times i've heard "eww.. i can smell... like... stew or something, wtf"LOL :pfft: I get that at work. Most have no sense of smell, but one guy is so freaky accurate he usually gets it right, even the spices. Very Grenouille (Perfume) :shock: I've managed to go a whole semester without having to resort to buying lame overpriced uni cafe food.Wicked stuff umm did u just say rip my breasts as in not chicken breasts? Heh! I meant the chicken but feel free to do a Bruce Banner :pfft:sounds good will give it a try but first gotta find something like a thermosYour local stupidmarkets might sell them (mine does). Briscoes, The Warehouse, etc... They're usually pretty cheap. You could, like, not buy any booze this week and buy one hey :haha: haha yea i dont really care about sympathy, just give me some financial support :think: Urm, yeah, about that, yeah nah... :snooty: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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