Office canteen: unlimited thali or pick‑and‑choose box — what do you take on busy workdays?
In many office canteens you can grab an unlimited thali (fixed plates and sides) or build a la carte box. On busy workdays when you want a filling lunch that doesn't make you sluggish, which do you choose and why? Share the one thing you look for (portion, protein, veg, or a simple rule) when deciding.
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Choose the option that lets you build a balanced plate: aim for ~½ non‑starchy vegetables, ~¼ protein (dal, legumes, paneer, eggs, lean meat or fish) and ~¼ whole grain/millet. Protein + fibre slow digestion and blunt blood‑sugar spikes so you feel fuller without the slump. Avoid multiple fried items, creamy gravies and oversized rice/rotis. Simple mantra: “Protein + Veg + Whole grain; limit fried and extra carbs.”