I am still not feeling that great
Thanks for all of your well wishes at breakfast. I think I have a mild bug in my system. Not enough to make me sick but enough to slow me down. I did manage to knock out a big Foodservice project due this week: a work simplification chart. Ugh, it took forever. I skipped going to the gym today in exchange for a hot shower and comfy jeans. I’m hoping to take a stroll to run a few errands with Matt when he wakes up from his post-work nap.I worked straight from 10a to 2p and didn’t really get hungry. But by 2p I felt weak and knew it was time to eat. Kelsey and I were discussing tuna salad yesterday, which sparked a craving for the kind I used to make in high school and eat on saltines. These days I’ve been souping it up with red curry powder and tons of veggies, but today I just wanted something simple and creamy like the good ole days. And something salty to eat it on!
The Mix:
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 1 tbsp greek yogurt
- 1 tsp olive oil mayo
- 1 tsp mustard
- S+P
- Sprinkle paprika
- 1 chopped stalk celery
Dippers!
These chips were Food Should Taste Good Lime Flavor – OMG!! Like the other brand’s but with so much more flavor and body (and all natural!) I ate about 50% more than you see here as I was making lunch.
And lastly, a small apple with a tsp of Naturally More.
My Friend, The Comedian
Nate wrote a hilarious blog post on his blogstalking habits. It’s hilarious when we get together with our friends because we start the night out with a recap of all the blog activities of the week!
Off to study Clinical for our test tomorrow 
Jennifer says
Glad you decided to chill out Kath. You’ll be bouncing back before you know it.
Jen says
Thanks for the recipe! I loveee tuna salad sandwiches, but I never have them because they typically require tons and tons of mayo. The yogurt idea is great. 🙂
sue says
that’s such a fun way to eat tuna salad- with all those dippers! 🙂 congrats on finishing your project!
BethT says
There is nothing better than tuna + saltines! I made a delish salmon salad for lunch and, like you, kept it simple: canned salmon, lemon juice, lemon zest and a bit of mayo. Sometimes I think adding all the veggies makes it less like fish salad and more like REAL salad 😉
Kori says
Kath- I love your ‘tasting plate’ meals! I also enjoy having as many different tastes and textures in my meals and find that they are often healthier too! Thanks for the Nate blog link- I had a good laugh!
Meghan Telpner says
Considering that you are studying to be an RD- I am sure you know the benefit of probiotics. Post Africa- I would venture they are essential
Runeatrepeat says
I love tuna – OG style with just mayo, pickles and celery.
Leila says
kind of funny a work simplification chart took forever! 🙂
polly says
Kath,
ooooh now I want tuna salad. I don’t even like tuna, but I think I’ll make some soon. 🙂
I hope you feel better! When I came back from Africa… I was really out of sorts for a while and felt yuck. I will pray you bounce back quickly! XOXO
Also… please check my blog today! A little OAT teaser is on there you might like. 😉
Erin says
Lookzz good!
Rest yourself. Your body needs rest to refuel and fight that bug.
Mara @ What's For Dinner? says
I’ll bet you just need some big time rest to recoup from your trip! Feel better!
zestycook says
I love tuna salad kath! Lunch looks great – hope you beat the bug.
zest!
Oh She Glows says
I love that blog stalking habits! LOL. It’s so funny…Leah and I talk about our fav bloggers like we know them personally in our circle of friends. 🙂 I guess you really do feel like you know someone when you read about them every day!
I used to live off of tuna + saltines in university!!! oh the good old days…
JENNA says
Your lime flavored chips sound soooo wonderful!
Oh She Glows says
I hope you start feeling better!! I read somewhere that it takes up to a week to get your body clock back on schedule after a major time change.
Lisa D says
Feel better!! Nothing like food from the good old days to cheer you up right? and YUM lime chips! good luck with clinical, those were probably my least favorite exams, but now it is one of my favorite rotations!
coco says
tuna salad is delicious and easy to make. Thanks for sharing! 😀
Feel better soon!
Moran says
I love the simplicity of your lunch, Kath!
I seriously hope you feel better.
laci says
Get well soon dear Kath, drink lots of tea and maybe make a mean soup for dinner? 🙂
Haleigh says
Simplicity at it’s finest. I hope you start feeling better soon!
Missy (Missy Maintains) says
The tuna salad looks great! Hopefully it helps you feel better! Good choice of relaxing tonight.
Danielle says
Just continue getting a lot of sleep it’s a lot of adjusting for your body!
Love the tuna salad sometimes the old basic version is all you need.
brandi says
i’ve been thinking about tuna salad lately, too.
I hope you’re back to 100% soon!
Sarah (lovINmytummy) says
I can only hope people talk about me and my blog, even if it is critical. At least I get ’em talking…and hopefully laughing!
Kara says
I read the blogstalking article earlier and it is way too true!
I like to make my tuna with olive oil and lemon juice if I’m not feeling the mayo.
Taylor says
Yumm, all that looks dlish! =)
Feel better soon <3
Lauren says
The Food Should Taste Good chips are awesome! We currently have open both the Jalapeno and Sweet Potato flavors – so good!
I also like to mix greek yogurt with mayo for tuna/chicken salad 🙂
Adi (oatonomy.com - repaired!) says
Nate’s post — too funny!!!! 😀
And your simple lunch… looks great! I love tuna salad.
WEEKLY BITE says
Home you feel better! Good luck studying!!
Kathy W. says
Have loved your reports from Africa! Hope you’re back to your old self soon.
Several of the anti-malarial drugs can cause the side effects you mention, such as nausea and nightmares, as well as anxiety and depression. (Lots of blog reports by travelers you can google.)
Don’t know if they use this as much as before the adverse publicity, but the worst antimalarial is mefloquine (Lariam):
http://www.askapatient.com/viewrating.asp?drug=19591&name=LARIAM
www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/01/27/60II/main538144.shtml
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mefloquine
Lisa says
International travel does a number on your system – my professor went to India last summer and didn’t get sick until she got back to Ohio!
I like your “chip and dip” method for tuna salad. I use mine as salad dressing – I scoop up a little with my fork and stab some lettuce. It works well with a creamy hummus, too.
Jen says
Yikes, I hope you start feeling better soon! And at the risk of sounding like an alarmist… try to avoid taking any aspirin, just on the really off-chance that this hangs around and turns out to be dengue fever or something. Which is totally curable, and highly unlikely, but starts with fatigue.
Ok, sorry to sound like such a grandma… take care of yourself!!
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says
Hope you feel better soon!
for the love of peanut butter says
what a beautiful, colorful, simply, tasty, balanced and protein-packed lunch!!!! GOTTA STEAL THIS ONE!!
<3 Lee
Hallie says
I hope you feel better soon! Comfort food is sometimes so necessary when you’re feeling “off.”
I am going to look out for those chips! “Those” lime chips are awesome with my BF’s bean dip so I bet those chips would be great too!
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
LOVE naturally more 😉 It is my favorite PB 😉
Sarah says
Hi Kath! I just have two comments…
1) What nutritional benefits do wheatberries have, or do you eat them purely for the chewy, nutty, goodness? I’ve been thinking about trying them out, but feel weird adding more wheat based stuff to my already carby breakfast of oats? But I guess maybe I’m overthinking once again and should just give it a try. 🙂
2) I’ve been having the same feelings over my usual morning oats lately! I think it’s maybe because its warming up and they’re just not as appealing with spring on the way? Anyways, lately I’ve been indulging my experimental side by trying all kinds of other breakfasts. But I still know oats are the best fill-me-up breakfast, so if you ever get the mood, try some overnight oats! I’ve been having a regular mix of 1/2 c. milk on top of 1/2 c. oats with lots of cinnamon and raisins and a banana, and place that in the fridge overnight. In the morning I just add a container of yogurt, with a few walnuts sprinkled on top. It hits the spot and for some strange reason is 100 times more appealing then hot oats!
Sorry for the long post…hope you’re feeling better soon!! You’r body is probably just tired from the long trip to Africa!
KLM says
I hope you feeeeeel better!!! 🙂
Elizabeth says
Feel better! Hope the husband cooks up a nice healing supper for you tonight.
Meaghen says
I was just thinking today that I need to make tuna soon on my favourite whole grain crackers!!
Feel better!!
Kath says
Meghan Telpner,
Thanks for the reminder – I had yogurt for a snack!
Sarah ,
I think you are overthinking 😉 Wheatberries are whole grains, so they have all the benefits of whole grain products – B vitamins, fiber, protein, etc. I love them for their flavor and chew, but also because they are good for me.
I eat overnight oats a lot in the summertime – it’s still a little too cold, but they’ll be making an appearance soon!
K
theoddbod says
if there is one food that I know I have eaten too much of, it is definitely tuna. at least a can a day when I was in high school. amazing, I still love it!
Priyanka says
Simple and easy meal! Hope you are better soon!
Beat the bug girl!
Baylee says
Dang girl! all of your eats look delicious! good luck on your clinical!!!
Meg says
Feel better soon! Those chips sound good.
Heather says
Such a great idea for the tuna salad. Especially the veges and chips to dip. Sounds like it would hit the spot!
Good luck on your test tomorrow!
Michelle Hisae says
I read that blog post from Kelsey’s blog – it’s pretty cute. He makes a lot (funny) points.
Jess says
I think I have a bug too. I haven’t been very hungry, but I’m trying to eat at normal times because I know I need the food. We can’t always trust our bodies, unfortunately.