上班族的食物

Getting a bad case of the munchies while in the office can be an embarrassing problem. Here we talk with several workers to find out how they deal with the in-cubicle desire to dine.

Shaving off pounds in the cubicle.

Shi Xue-Low fat instant food and fruits.

"I like eating low-fat instant food like dried tofu and yurouxiangchang when I am hungry in the office. I prefer spicy but healthy foods. As for drinks, like juice or yogurt. They are natural and healthy," Shi Xue, 29, the operations manager of an IT company, said.

"Fruits are my everyday refreshments. It is dry in the office and we need all kinds of fruits to provide vitamins. Fruit is also good for digestion and the skin."

Discriminating tastes

Peter Zha-Tearoom and drink dispenser

Peter Zha, 26, an assistant in Big Four's insurance department, said he is busy with work and has no time for snacks. He is not allowed to snack in his office.

"Men are not the same as women. Many female colleagues like light snacks as entertainment or just to pass time. A man does not. I used to go the teahouse for coffee, and sometimes I go to the drink vending machine," he said.

"I have almost tried almost everything in the vending machine," Peter said,"As for computer radiation, using the computer is unavoidable. I don't worry about that as much as women do".

Seasonal changes

Jason Yang-Yogurt and green tea

Jason Yang, 25, a news reporter, said that he always has yogurt and green tea. "I have yogurt everyday. It is an excellent source of protein, calcium and vitamins. Compared to milk, yogurt contains more calcium and protein because of the added cultures," he said. "Green tea is a better choice in summer".

The cheaper, the better

Susan Chan-Chicken noodles in peanut sauce

One of Chan's favorite meals to bring to work is chicken noodles in peanut sauce from he nearby 7-Eleven market.

"I love it because it is cheap and fast. The price is unbeatable at less than 10 yuan, especially with inflation on the rise! The noodle box is clean and easily portable. Once you open it, all you have to do is dump in the cucumber, ground peanuts, mushroom and chicken slices. It is delicious, cheap and fast," she said.

Homemade food is best

Che-Cucumber yoghourt

"Summer is around the corner, and eating yogurt will make you thirstier," Che said. To combat the thirst, he came up with a recipe for cucumb yogurt.

"You can take a cucumber with you if you want to share with your colleagues-and a small knife. It is easy and convenient to make it," he said.

Step One: Open the yogurt and pour it into your cup.

Step Two: Use your knife to cut the cucumber into small pieces. The smaller, the better.

Step Three: Mix them.

Step Four: Eat!

That taste is cool and refreshing. If you have never had cucumber yogurt before, be sure to give it a try.

Basics of office dining

Luo Tianyu, a self-proclaimed office gourmet, shared tips on how to snack and dine in the one-square-meter cubicle.

Snacking and dining are not allowed in some offices. If you have the misfortune to work in such a place, stop reading here.

Rule number one: dining or snacking in the office requires workers to remember to share. Think about that: you have so many colleagues, and you are eating alone? If you do not share your food, others will gossip to your boss about how lazy you are.

If you bring something from home, make sure its smell does not travel more than a meter.

Nuts may be good for your health, but crunching on them is extremely noisy. If you are looking for attention, that's a great way to get it!

Drink water frequently. Recommendations include yogurt and chocolate.

Last but not the least, work hard.