Have you ever had one of those days that you felt like complaining, “There is nothing to eat”? Well, when I arrived home late at night after being out of town for more than a week, I had that feeling. This is what the refrigerator looked like.

     What would I pack in my lunch for the next day? Well, for me, lunch has three main components: a protein, a carbohydrate, and a vegetable. The protein was pretty easy—2 hard-boiled eggs would work. For my carb, I took Wasa crackers I had in the cabinet. Now for the vegetable, all that I had in the fridge was celery, and that just wasn’t going to cut it for me. Luckily, I remembered that I had canned green beans, so I was all set.

     Sometimes people ask if canned vegetables are healthy. The only potential downside to canned vegetables is that they contain salt. In an overall healthy diet that does not contain excess sodium, having some salt in canned vegetables is definitely not a big deal. I like to think of a diet as a whole rather than as the disparate parts. I diet definitely needs vegetables. And honestly, we do need some sodium every day. In an overall wholesome diet, including some extra salt will not be a big deal. Some people do have specific medical conditions that require a sodium restricted diet, so you can always ask your doctor for specific advice.

     Oh, and I did go grocery shopping the next night.

     What do you do if you feel like there is nothing to eat? Answer in the comments below.