Eating out for lunch
is a luxury that you may only be able to afford (with both your wallet and
waistline) once in a while. As the economy is still in a bit of trouble, raises
aren’t offered as frequently as they were even five years ago. And the calories
typically consumed at a Midtown chain restaurant or gourmet food truck may just
hurt your daily weight loss goals. The best option to save a few bucks and
calories is to bring a packed lunch from home. But, there are some no-no foods
when packing your lunch and snacks to consume around your coworkers in shared
space.
Curry. A staple in Indian and Asian cuisine, curry
has found its way to the hearts (and stomachs) of New Yorkers as a comfort
food. Unfortunately, that appeal is reserved for the person eating it. For the
rest of the office, the smell of curry will be reminiscent of something like
body odor - definitely not comforting. Reheating curry leftovers in the microwave
will even amplify the stench.
Popcorn. This healthy snack can satisfy your late-afternoon
salt cravings, but the stale scent of burnt microwave popcorn will linger for hours in the office. Pre-popped kernels, sprinkled in shredded cheese
or spices are fine, but avoid popping in the office kitchen.
Fish and Chips. Fish is healthy and
delicious grilled, baked, smoked or raw, as sushi. A tuna salad sandwich should be kept in the
fridge all day before consuming around coworkers, to minimize a possible odor.
But, when it comes to fried fish, it should not be allowed in the office. This
greasy meal may taste great with a beer at the bar; so enjoy it during happy
hour, not in your cubicle, stinking up the place.
Ribs and Hot Wings. Eating with your
hands, as the sauce drips, while you take huge gnawing bites off the bone is
fine with your dude friends at a sports bar, but it’s far too messy (and not lady-like) for your
desk. Avoid all sloppy finger foods.
Oodles of Noodles. From Pad Thai to linguine with clam sauce,
any long noodle or pasta dish may turn into a slurping disaster in the
workplace. Swap for short pasta salads
or macaroni and cheese, for easy bite-sized lunching.
What foods do you
avoid eating in the workplace? xo
Ribs and Hot Wings really is a big NO for the office. Stains your office and desk. So next time you buy food delivery, choose other foods.
ReplyDeleteGreat post as per usual. Totes agree on all of these. Can somebody say, "Disgusting?" LOL :P
ReplyDeleteJust one minor thing. The post is titled "5 Foods to Avoid in the Office," but there's more than 5 foods listed. Even if I concede that "fish and chips" could be considered one food item, I really can't give you "ribs and hot wings." Those are 2 thangs, girl. Toodles.
J