What are some quiet and odorless options for mid-day snacks during class?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding quiet and odorless snack options for students to consume during class, particularly during midday when they have limited time between work and classes. Participants explore various food choices that minimize disruption to others while providing nutrition and energy.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests a thermos of soup as a potential snack that can be sipped quietly during class.
  • Another proposes dried fruits like raisins and apricots as quiet and nutritious options, along with sandwiches that are generally odorless if not made with strong-smelling ingredients.
  • A participant mentions the practicality of eating half a sandwich before class and the other half during breaks to manage hunger without being disruptive.
  • Bananas are noted for their energy-boosting properties, but concerns about dealing with the peel are raised.
  • Some participants discuss the use of nutrient drinks like Ensure or Boost as meal replacements that are easy to consume and relatively odorless.
  • One participant shares a humorous anecdote about eating tuna in class and the reactions of classmates to the smell, advocating for eating what one enjoys without shame.
  • Another suggests smoothies as a quiet option that can be consumed easily without interrupting note-taking.
  • Some participants mention the availability of food from campus vendors, including grilled cheese sandwiches and hot dogs, as alternatives to bringing food from home.
  • There are mentions of other snack options like cookies, vegetables with dip (avoiding crunchy ones), and cereal bars, emphasizing the need for quiet consumption.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the need for quiet and odorless snacks during class, but there are multiple competing views on what specific foods are best suited for this purpose. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the optimal snack choices, as different preferences and experiences are shared.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express personal preferences and experiences with various snacks, highlighting the subjective nature of what is considered quiet or odorless. There are also mentions of potential embarrassment associated with unpacking certain foods in class.

  • #31
Moonbear said:
It depends on the bagels you get and where you buy them. REAL bagels aren't that bad, but a lot of these chains sell ones that are very high calorie and high sugar content, and don't taste much like a real bagel at all...sweeter and squishier. It's like the difference between whole grain bread from a bakery and Wonder bread.

yeah, I just stick with flax bread. I guess I've never considered looking in the health food section for bagels at Fred Meyer.
 
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http://www.lunabar.com/products/index.cfm?documentid=28&location=1,0" (note that that's Luna bars, not merely Clif bars (most of which taste like a blend of cardboard, styrofoam, and old tennis shoes)). They're $1.00-1.20 per bar and a whole nutritious meal, most are just under 200 calories, lots of fiber and protein, low fat, loads of vitamins and minerals... and did I mention their yumminess? They can leave your fingers sticky or gooey, so you might want a wet towelette thinger.
 
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