Cheap foods that will give me lots of energy?
I also have to pack food to last 10-12 hours during the day. I’m reactive hypoglycemic, too, so sugary stuff sends my blood sugar plumeting badly enough that I can’t function. That cuts out a lot of the standard on-the-go foods (no granola bars, fruit, Luna Bars, etc.) I’ve found that whole grain bread, peanut butter, hummus, carrots/celery/other sliced vegetables, etc. are the best foods for getting through work. I’ll also take canned soup to work sometimes and just eat it straight out of the can. Finally, if I feel like splurging, I’ll bring a small frozen TV dinner and let it thaw until it’s time to heat it up and eat it. Even if you’re not hypoglycemic you might want to avoid eating too much sugary food at work. It can cause a rebound blood sugar dip even in people with healthy metabolisms, and that can make you hungry and tired midway through the day.
