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Now that I'm working from home I eat a variety of things for lunch including sandwiches, ramen noodles, quesadillas, or leftovers form the night before. When I was in the office I'd bring lunch 2 or 3x a week and this usually consisted of a ham turkey and cheese sandwich on a hard roll with mustard and pickles with cashews on the side. Having a high calorie/protein snack to munch on throughout the day is key. Cashews, yogurt, beef jerky, cottage cheese with crackers are a few things that come to mind. You can also incorporate avocado into most things. To get out and away from my office I would usually go grab a cup of soup to accompany my sandwich. In time you'll find you can tolerate nearly every food, however you may need to be cautious with certain things. I make a lot of salads, but just eat a smaller portion now. I still enjoy spicy things but I make sure to pair it with something that will absorb the acid - I find I'll have a rough 24 hours if I eat hot wings by themselves for example, but hot sauce on a sandwich or mixed in with mac and cheese, etc. is fine. Try not to restrict foods completely but be mindful of things that cause discomfort. Sometimes you'll just decide you really want something but know you'll pay the price for it later, and that's ok - especially considering all we've been through. The world is your oyster!

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