24 May,2011 08:45 AM IST | | Special Feature
Taking care of your meals when you have a job that keeps you constantly on the go seems next to impossible. And most of the times, those of us who fall into this category resort to junk food. It would be more apt to say that we prefer not thinking about what we eat. And that's the dangerous part; the body has its own way of taking revenge. So all you guys out there who cannot afford a proper, sit-down lunch, here's how you can actually eat healthy:
>> Agreed, you cannot carry roti-sabzi. But you can carry something that's going to fill you up equally well and involves fuss-free eating. The best way to avoid eating junk while being on the move is to carry a neat box of simple things to eat. A mixed-veg uttapam is one such thing. Instead of adding just tomatoes or onions, make one with boiled capsicums, carrots, beans, etc. Cut them into bite-sized portions. This will be easy to eat as well as enough to keep you steady for a good three to four hours.
>> Carry fruits such as bananas,
chickoo, apples, pears or even peaches when they hit the stalls. You can cut slices of cucumber (they won't get soggy) and put them in an air-tight box in your bag. They are perfect summer coolers. Dates are very healthy. You can either keep some just the way they are, or buy a couple of date-oat energy bars ufffd a good snack on the go.
>>The other thing that can be carried conveniently are homemade frankies or rolls. Just roll some dough and do a quick saut ufffd of vegetables you like. You could use some leftover chicken to make the filling more interesting. Pan-fry it and wrap it in napkin the way they do in those fast-food joints. When you get hungry, get this power-pack out and fill yourself.
>> Vegetarian bakes are another alternative to the oily vada pav. Layer some mashed potatoes with assorted vegetables and bake it in the microwave. You can add some cheese if you are not so paranoid about putting on weight. Before placing them in your lunch box, cut them into small pieces, like small little dhoklas that are easy to pop in.
>> If you like sprouts, nothing can get better than that. Moong and gram are perfect as quick snacks. Sprouts can be eaten raw with a modest dressing of lime, pepper and olive oil, boiled or saut ufffded with a little jeera before eating. You can even add grapes. It's fairly simple to carry as there can be no spillage or mess with sprouts.
