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My favorite recent discovery is miso paste. A teaspoon or two stirred in in a mug of hot water makes an instant cup of savory, salty umami goodness. Actual miso soup calls for adding tofu, greens, onions and maybe other things, but the broth is so easy to prepare from miso paste and it is such a solid hit of numminess, I really love it. More about miso's many health benefits here. Oh- calorie-wise, I buy Hikari white miso paste from Kroger and it's 25 cals, 1g protein, 1g fat, 3 carbs per serving. Miso paste is a pretty versatile cooking ingredient for other things too. My husband's been having fun -- miso glazed steak, miso asparagus, miso salad dressings, good stuff.

I've read a bunch about how home-cooked bone broth is really good for you, as it contains some nutrients from bone marrow that are supposedly not possible to get from processed/store-bought soups or bouillons. I dunno, but my husband regularly cooks stock from leftover bones and it's really, really good. We feed our pets fresh meat so we tend to have a lot of stock-makings. Really not sure of the calories there, but how bad could broth be? :)

He also cooks with shirataki. A lot of people find shirataki odd but it really shines in broth-based soups.

I know you mentioned he already has plenty of porridge, but what about some flavor combinations that he might not have had? https://siroousa.com/menu-kfood/ Under Siroo Juk, there are a variety of flavors for rice porridges. The curried one and abalone are some of my favorites.

I also really enjoy steamed kabocha squash that has been blended into a kind of pumpkin porridge.

I really like custards/pudding type things. http://notwithoutsalt.com/st-john-bakery-doughnuts/ This is one of my favorite vanilla bean custards, and could definitely be enjoyed on it's own. https://pinchofyum.com/blender-lemon-pie The filling for this pie is also very simple and could probably be made without pie crust in ramekins.

As for soups, what about soups from various cuisines? Korean silken tofu stew is pretty soft and you could easily adjust the stew by straining the vegetables and meat. There are pre-made seasoning packs of the stew (https://www.amazon.com/Jayone-Foods-Broth-Seasoning-Seafood/dp/B00AWSR4T0?th=1), that you could dress with even just some onion and zucchini that has been chopped very fine without meat, starting with swanson's chicken broth as a base to make up for not putting meat in. https://seonkyounglongest.com/silken-tofu-soup-soondubu-jjigae/

https://www.koreanbapsang.com/gyeranjjim-korean-steamed-eggs/ Steamed eggs comes out quite soft as well.

Also, for some textural intrigue, there are some snacks like Mochi puff snacks: https://www.amazon.com/Milk-Mochi-Puffs-4-Packs/dp/B0772QNZ9N or https://www.bokksu.com/collections/september-19-bokksu-moon-festival/products/funwari-mejin-mochi-puffs-black-syrup-kinako. They quickly dissolve from feeling kind of solid. The closest western snack that has a comparable texture that I can think of is puffcorn: https://www.amazon.com/Chesters-Puffcorn-Snacks-Cheese-Ounce/dp/B009IMDTYK/.

By the way, I think what you're doing for him is such a sweet gesture.

Good for you! Many things call for creativity with ET being one of them. (I also tend to mix soups together from cans or when at a soup bar, and used to drive my son crazy when visiting his dorm cafeteria by mixing together various dishes and single ingredients to make fairly different ones...lol).

And yeah, there's a big difference between brands of all the decaf drinks.

I always disliked the decaf coffee served in most places, but I had drunk good decaf at night when I didn't want caffeine in one restaurant we used to go to and in one other place at one point, so I knew it could be done.
Part of the diff is the particular species/variety/cultivar of coffee plant being used or the blend a company has created, part is the method of decaffeination and roasting/etc, and part is how it's brewed at home (water temp, water ratio, etc), but there are probably more variables as well. I usually add 1/2 & 1/2 to my coffee too, often froth the top, and sometimes even flavor it but usually not--fun to play around with though. I've also found that for coffees I'd eventually prefer, I'd grown to like them more and more after the very beginning.

If you're not doing low carb, and/or can tolerate any of the alternative sweeteners or are just okay with consuming carbs/sugar/honey/etc, other drinks can be good too with some kind of added sweetener usually.
Some possibilities are homemade chai made with decaf black tea, all kinds of flavored green teas (plus regular jasmine tea is the only tea I can drink without sweetener), hot cider (with or without added cinnamon, etc), hot lemonade, and cold flavored carbonated water (seltzer, sparkling or fizzy water--not club soda or tonic water) in moderation (I used to make flavored ones at home by adding something like a bit of oj or other fruit concentrate into a glass of seltzer; soft drinks are just carbonated water + flavoring + sweetener).
I also like to drink hot chicken broth (add salt), but more often a hot miso drink (miso paste + bit of granulated hondashi/dashi + a small piece of kombu/dried kelp; I buy the last 2 ingredients at Safeway but white miso paste from Amazon tho may also try the stronger red miso: https://www.amazon.com/Hikari-Organic-Miso-Paste-White/dp/B00IBNZAEE ...all of those have very long shelf life so can just keep around for anytime). The broth and miso drink are also low carb, and many people have reported improvements in various diseases/conditions with a low carb diet, including ET.

There are lots of good vegetable broth's at Aldi and Trader Joe's. There is a broth at Trader Joe's called Miso Ginger Broth which tastes a lot like ginger Tea, it just feels a little heartier.
https://www.amazon.com/Trader-Joes-Miso-Ginger-Broth/dp/B00FO9RRXK

Maybe some kind of avacado dish like a mild guacamole or something? Here's one from Forks Over Knives:
https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/not-so-fat-guacamole/

I feel like you could also get lots of fruit/veggies and some WFPB milk and make smoothies. I don't know how strict you are on the diet (I've heard smoothies aren't the optimal way to eat fruits and veggies), but I feel like for recovery some exceptions can be made.

Along the same vein, maybe if you want to get really creative you could make ice cream. Here's a link to a Forks Over Knives recipe.

https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/cherry-soft-serve-ice-cream/#gs.NLDwolo

I hope this helps, and best of luck!

this is what i keep in my desk:

• Boxes of tea, loose leaf in a sealed container
  
• a box of Miso to go, instant soup cubes Miso to go Kikkoman instant tofu miso
  
• Sugar free instant spiced apple cider packets
  
• A nice hand lotion, your paws will dry out
  
• baby wipes, for icky situations and before/after food
  
• hand sanitizer and tissues
  
• a small pack of heartburn chews
  
  What my creature keeps in his desk at work:
  
  
• 3-4 peel top cans of healthy choice soup
  
• a stack of microwave disposable bowls/plates
  
• a pack of disposable forks/spoons and a real set of each for himself
  
• A mug he likes that he brought from hom
  
• hand sanitizer, tissues, baby wipes(he keeps a big pack cause he likes using them in the bathroom, they have shitty tp lol)
  
• Tums, Aleve, Tylenol and some mouth wash
  
• Container of Peanut Butter to scoop and snack on when he gets hungry
  
• Napkins or paper towel roll
  
  
  Post-its may be annoying but they can be a life saver, Never be afraid to make a list.. it does help!
  
  Public transport isn't bad, maybe bring headphones that work with your phone, listen to music or watch something.. or read! i love reading on long trips or boring ones.
  
  Try to not eat anything overly stinky or wear too much of any scent, sharing an office can be hard if one side likes to pour and roll in cologne or perfume. But do get a little room spray, something small that you both like, in case of .. gas >>
  
  I also have an electric kettle on my desk to boil water, but most places you can just use the hot water from the coffee pot..

Okay, here we go. But first I have to say, I don’t know /u/overlyapologeticguy very well, but every time I see his posts they a) make me smile and b) want to be a better person. So I feel like he deserves everything and more! I hope to get to know him better on the thread :) (This does not mean I won’t go weird with the suggestions!)

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I recommend starting with a bowl of soup. There are lots of great low-calorie soups you can make from scratch, but one instant that I absolutely love is Shinsyu-ichi Miko Brand Japanese Miso Soup. I can almost guarantee you'll like this if you like miso soup.

This is only 30 calories per package. It's filling and nutritious, it has wakame seaweed which is tasty and full of fibre, and studies have shown that eating broth-based soups before a meal cause you to be fuller faster. It's worth having a consomme, or maybe French onion soup (without the bread and cheese), if you don't like miso. Good luck!

Yeah good point!

That stuff looks perfect, the UK amazon has some of it but it's actually more expensive than that! (some third party seller).

I'm sure there are alternatives though.
Actually, the most well-known (from my experience) instant soup in the UK is cup-a-soup but I find it a bit of a ripoff (£1.20ish per cup-a-soup and that's from a supermarket, they're fairly insubstantial too for what they are).

Having a look at the moment and instant soup is very expensive compared to the instant noodles, I'm sure I could make my own soup as you say, with meat stock and some noodles, maybe toss a few sauces in there too!

What do you think of these? link

Might make a nice watery soup.

Just for clarification: would it work out reasonably well if I got a bouillon/stock cube and tossed it in some hot water with some noodles and stirred? I ask this because they're comparatively cheap.

Do you mean store-bought? My favorite brand is Koyo, I'm pretty sure all varieties are vegan, and they're relatively better for you than the Top Ramen or whatever I normally see in stores. The miso variety is my favorite. Sometimes I add teriyaki sauce if I'm feeling frisky.

Edit: here's an Amazon link, but they're available at my local HyVee in the "health market" aisles - I'm sure you could find them near you. Good luck!
https://www.amazon.com/Koyo-Tofu-Ramen-2-Ounce-Packages/dp/B000VKA680

Making miso soup from scratch is easy and it's much healthier than ramen. Miso paste, bonito flakes, frozen spinach (instead of costlier wakame) & tofu might cost about $20 total, but that's enough to make it 10-15 times. Extremely healthy and filling but cheap and low-cal.

If you need more substance and want to save a few bucks, add ramen noodles to that instead of the tofu. Save the ramen packets to season something else like rice for a stir fry.

Thanks for that.

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So I'm thinking something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Unpasteurized-Non-GMO-Doenjang-Sempio/dp/B00F0NPF5C/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=doenjang&qid=1551196094&s=gateway&sr=8-4

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Combine with spicy curry paste, spoon into a bowl of italian bread crumbs, and pan fried. Sound about right? I think it would make a great staple for travel. It's fermented, so it keeps well. Relatively cheap compared to nutrient content. High in protein. Would be good with gyozu sauce.

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There's also this stuff: https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Gochujang-Korean-Ingredients-Chung-Jung-One/dp/B00ESK1IU4/ref=sr_1_11?keywords=gochujang&qid=1551197025&s=gateway&sr=8-11

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There's far less bean in it though. I actually have some of this at the house too. Didn't realize it actually had bean in it. Thought it was just peppers. Still, that's two good candidates. I think I can pull this off.

The brand I buy isn't on Amazon.com (assuming you're American not Canadian), but they do have these for 30 cals. I hope it helps you as much as it helps me. I literally eat one a day and yeah its SOOO good. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J5ARYQE/ref=sspa_dk_detail_5?psc=1&smid=AW27FNBYBIAD2

Here's the miso brand I'm trying this year. The paste is dehydrated, but at 0.5oz per packet it's way lighter than the "good" instant miso with non-dehydrated paste. Plus I don't have to worry about smushing it in my pack.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001IZ9NDQ/

One thing to bear in mind with the FireAnt is that it doesn't come with crossbars to stabilize smaller pots like the full size Emberlit does. Check the diameter of your favorite pot to be sure. My Snow Peak 600 cup is a little too small, but my Vargo 700 is ok and MSR Titan 900 is rock solid.

Koyo Noodles

This is a great super diverse line and every flavor is vegan. I added the reduced sodium version links below the flavors it’s available. Enjoy!

-Mushroom Flavor
Mushroom Noodles on Amazon

-Lemongrass Ginger Flavor
Lemongrass Ginger Noodles on Amazon

-Seaweed Flavor
Seaweed Noodles on Amazon

-Soba Flavor
Soba Noodles on Amazon

-Tofu Miso Flavor
Tofu Miso Noodles on Amazon
Reduced Sodium Tofu Miso Noodles on Amazon

-Asian Vegetable Flavor
Asian Vegetable Noodles on Amazon
Reduced Sodium Asian Vegetable Noodles on Amazon

-Garlic Pepper Flavor
Garlic Pepper Noodles on Amazon
Reduced Sodium Garlic Pepper Noodles on Amazon

I love little miso soup packets--you just have to add water, so it's easy to take everywhere. I like it because they're like, 45 calories but they have a little protein. this brand is the best I've ever tried, both flavor-wise and calorie-wise. Also it's much cheaper in the grocery store near me.

Same issue a couple years ago. Since then I've found 2 similar that are: San-J Gluten Free Wakame Seaweed & Shitake Mushrooms here

And several version from this company, Mishima Instant Soup Mix, Spicy Miso like here

Hope they'll work out. I especially like the San-J though it's a bit pricier

Completely dependent on your location and availability, but Asian markets here in the West coast carry 10-packs of soup in different flavors all dehydrated about the size of a larger ramen seasoning packet for about $1.20. They come in a variety of flavors (miso: tofu, green onion, bean curd, etc.), I’ve eaten some over 2 years past shelf life and you’d never know it was expired. Plus they come with seaweed (a good source of vitamin c). You can also buy a jar of condensed seasoning (powdered) that will last about 40 meals - longer if rationed - they’re typically $4-6.

The Asian markets also sell coffee packs with creamer and sugar blended in shaped like Starbucks Via packets. I bought them on sale last time, 100-pack was $5.

Well the toppings are cooked as I said above in a skillet with vegetable oil and for the broth, you just boil 1 cup of water and dissolve some miso in it. Redi miso for stronger flavor, white miso for something more mild. You can also put pretty much any toppings you want and any broth you want. Make the toppings and noodles first and the broth last, though.

I found this recipe as well which looks pretty good but it's a little more involved.

Miso soup - this one is awesome. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HUVJYO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It comes in these cubes that you just put in hot water. Have a lot more tofu and seaweed than other brands, so you feel satisfied. Ton of salt. Only 25 calories.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0086XR146/ref=mp_s_a_1_10_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1505707869&sr=8-10&keywords=miso+soup+packets

I got this same one at my local Asian grocery store, 3.99 for 8 packets., Much cheaper than amazon. If you live in America, you can also try whole food, healthy living and fresh market. They don't sell the same brand I use, but I saw they have individual miso soup packet for sale :)

Oh yes. All my nonperishables are from amazon subscribe and save. These fill my cabinets and my tummy.

Is Amazon an option for you? I order Miyasaka Instant and love it.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HUVJVM

https://www.amazon.com/Kikkoman-Instant-Soybean-Paste-Pockets/dp/B000BIQLL8

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This is like 35 cals and works out to $1 per packet. I buy it at the corner store here in brooklyn. It's delicious and weighs almost nothing so I take it to work for lunch because 1) it looks like I'm eating lunch, and 2) it is so light I don't mind taking it with me, even though I hate carrying heavy things. It's got crazy high sodium content (29% DV) though but sometimes that's good for people who undereat, in my uneducated opinion.

You can buy miso paste in the refrigerated section of the grocery store, usually next to the tofu. I have seen it in almost all East Asian groceries (not sure about kinds of markets, that is just what I have here). I heard it's also sold at Whole Foods.

To make a soup, you heat some light clear broth (kombu/kelp, mushroom, or vegetable may be good choices), and mix miso paste at the end until it dissolves. Don't let it boil after you add the miso paste. I like to add tofu cubes, seaweed, and soft mushrooms if I have them.


Miso by itself is vegan, but sometime companies will add the soup base for convenience, so if you buy the miso paste, or the packet, you should check to make sure there is no fish or "bonito" added (assuming you don't eat fish).

I found an example recipe:http://www.theflamingvegan.com/view-post/Easy-Miso-Soup-a-warm-hearty-bowl-of-vegan-miso-soup-so-soothing

I found some packets (have not tried myself):
http://www.tsubisoup.com/
https://smile.amazon.com/Miyasaka-Freeze-Dried-Vegetarian-0-27-Ounce/dp/B005HUVJVM

low cal soup mixes

miso soup

more soup

so much soup

Just keep a bowl and spoon in the kitchen or your locker.

Freeze dried fruit

Edamame

steam in bag cauliflower rice

Keep condiments at work to add.

quick Indian meals

another brand of Indian ready meals

seaweed snacks

bagged chestnuts

buckwheat noshes

carrot hummus

Dip crudités in it.

160 calorie banana pudding cups

Usually the Asian food section in most grocery stores but here's an Amazon link https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BIQLL8

If I recall correctly, the only vegan instant ramen is some of those by a brand Koyo (comes in various flavors and they’re not bad!), the cup miso ramen from Mr. McDougall’s, and the Nissin brand oriental. The Maruchan brand version says it includes soy sauce which means there’s a high chance it has fish oils/stock incorporated. (There’s also another “vegetarian” ramen by Traditional that contains soy sauce, but it’s chicken flavored.)

Kikkoman Instant Tofu Miso Soup (Soybean Paste Soup with Tofu) -(9 Pockets in 3 Packs) (3.15 Oz) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BIQLL8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ZJwEAbWN74DA4

This is what I buy

Hey I found it on Amazon!!

I actually haven't bought any for a while but last time I did it was similar to this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0043CBAT6/ref=pd_aw_sim_325_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=9YJJHJKMKW3GFSMTZ961&dpPl=1&dpID=41XDdL1U0QL

Ramen!

If you're in the US: http://www.amazon.com/Hikari-ORGANIC-White-Miso-Paste/dp/B00IBNZAEE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1416170278&sr=8-2&keywords=white+miso

This brand can be found in many grocery stores for about two to three dollars for a pack of three. You can also look up recipes to make your own with miso paste, which can be purchased at asian markets.

I’ve so been there.

Miyasaka Japanese Miso Soup, 30 kcal per packet: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0086XR146/

Or you know, just one more tiny bite of chocolate. I swear just one this time...

The wontons were in the freezer section with all the frozen egg rolls and dumplings. Towards the end of the frozen dinner aisle. The soup is on the asian cusine aisle.

https://www.amazon.com/Kikkoman-Instant-Soybean-Paste-Pockets/dp/B000BIQLL8/ref=sr_1_5_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1493670029&sr=1-5&keywords=miso+soup

This is the soup mix

Recipe:
Ingredients:
1 Persian Cucumber diced in small squares
1 Mediun tomato (I used a yellow one) diced in small squares
1/2 Thinly Sliced Red Onion
Juice of 6 Limes
Juice of 1/2 Orange
1/2 Orange diced in small squares
1 Jalapeño sliced in thinly
1 Tuna Steak diced in small squares
1 inch squera Ginger for flavoring the marinade
1 avocado diced in small squares
Salt and Pepper added to marinade
Cilantro for marinate and some for decoration
Some scallions the green part for decoration

1 Table spoon of Gochujang (See link)
1 Table spoon of MIso paste (See link)
1 Tea spoon of fish sauce


Marinade:
Zeste or grate one lime and the orange
Add the juice of the Limes and Orange
Add the ginger
Add the onions
Add some cilantro
Salt and Pepper
1 Table spoon of Gochujang
1 Table spoon of MIso paste (See link)
1 Tea spoon of fish sauce

Taste, you can add more Gochujang if not spicy enought

Making the Ceviche

Add the Tuna to the marinade
Add additional salt to the Tuna before you mix
After 10 minutes have passed add the avocado and continue to marinade for an additional 20 minutes.

After 30 minutes, set the tuna, onions and avocado to a serving plate and mix in the tomatoes, cucumber, japapeños and additonal cilantro. Take out the ginger and discard.

Once all the ingridients are mixed add marinade to the dish.

Links to Pepper sauce and Miso.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F0NPF5C/ref=sxr_pa_click_within_right_grocery_sr_pg1_3?psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002WTE0MQ/nerdwithkniv-20