Hal65 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 There are a good amount of soups and rice-based meals at the 7-Eleven's. Sometimes I have them, but I can never tell how bad they are since I can't read Thai. Also they like to list the nutrient breakdowns in percentages for some reason. Am I correct to assume these things have tons of sodium in them? Anything else of note to be concerned about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 ... other preservatives, MSG and sugar -- mainly. I admit to indulging with those 'meals', albeit rarely nowadays. Also, regards the bread at 7-11, when it can last like two weeks on the shelf without going off, you have to ask yourself why is that. Large ratio of Thais occupy hospital wards with stomach issues. Thais don't necessarily have stronger stomachs regards eating chillis and strange things, they have simply built up tolerance. The human digestive system was just not meant to break down such crap and most of our ills are food-induced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Guess that is one way to look at it - no eat - no live - no ills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabid old goat Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) most of our ills are food-induced. i go even further 85- 95% of the ills i suffer from are cause by thai food. but it isnt food from 7-11 that is the culprit. the opposite is the case. when i get hit by just another food borne ill i switch to purely 7-11 food till i recover enough to be able to cope with the next thai food induced illness. Edited February 2, 2015 by rabid old goat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1Str8 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Please don't call it food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsensam Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 a few years ago i was stuck somewhere and the only food option was a 7/11, i wanted something hot so tried one of their burgers. one bite and i almost threw up. it really was not like food. threw it away. dont know how anyone can eat that processed stuff when so many other food options are almost always available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampypoom Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 During the monsoon season, the nearest food option is a 7eleven which has delicious rice and noodle dishes (along with other provisions one might need) which are inexpensive and a safe bet. Even the local food stalls were closed at times so not many options during the heavy rainy season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJIC Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 How bad are those 7-Eleven meals?They make Tesco Lotus and Big C fast food outlets look like a Gourmet meal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampypoom Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 How bad are those 7-Eleven meals? They make Tesco Lotus and Big C fast food outlets look like a Gourmet meal! Really not bad at all to be honest. Personally, I wouldn't order a burger, for example, as we are in Thailand so I don't expect a burger to taste better than a rice or noodle dish. But do stick with the rice and noodle dishes as these are tasty overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal65 Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 Yeah I have no taste complaints either, but viewed in those meals on occasion I find them quite good taste wise. The real question is about their health value, or lack thereof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampypoom Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Yeah I have no taste complaints either, but viewed in those meals on occasion I find them quite good taste wise. The real question is about their health value, or lack thereof. I figure as long as I smoke my cigarettes (and in many flavors, too!) I really shouldn't take health value into consideration as long as I maintain a nice weight and can comfortably fit into an Economy Class seat. Haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I have turned to some of it as well....The pepper chicken burger....not bad. The toasted sandwichs, ham and cheese pressed in the machine arent that bad.....the ready made thai meals must be loaded with sodium. Norhing like a slurpee on a hot day once a month or so..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKKdreaming Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I have the fried rice and chicken when they have it , and a few other rice and chicken meals , Never thought of having a burger , thats what McDonalds is for And I guess you can get Mama noodles too for the pure Thai food ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampypoom Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I have the fried rice and chicken when they have it , and a few other rice and chicken meals , Never thought of having a burger , thats what McDonalds is for And I guess you can get Mama noodles too for the pure Thai food ! Once, I tried the McDonalds Samurai Burger and after one bite, I stopped eating. Stick with the classics, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thhMan Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Same as buying fast food at a gas station back home... Its nothing to rave about, but enough to get you through, till your next meal... Unlike street food where you need to plan ahead, just in case you get the runs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidee Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 what makes those trashy meals even worse, is to get them heated in the plastic foil so you get some more petrol based chemicals in your body don't come complain you get MALE BOOBS part reason of so many ladyboys in this country ? as this messes up your estrogen levels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OOLEEBER Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I think compared to a fried egg with half a pint of cooking oil from a food vendor, some of the 7-11 stuff is probably way healthier. I like the spag bol. or the fried rice & prawns. I agree the toasted sandwiches are good and all very handy. Probably the healthiest is the pair of boiled eggs with soy sauce. Can't argue with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
empireboy Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Some of the issues caused by MSG.. Headache Flushing Sweating Facial pressure or tightness Numbness, tingling or burning in the face, neck and other areas Rapid, fluttering heartbeats (heart palpitations) Chest pain Nausea Weakness Some call it the "silent killer" : http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/04/21/msg-is-this-silent-killer-lurking-in-your-kitchen-cabinets.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carter1882 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Love the toasted sarnies especially on a long road trip. But regular consumption of their processed offerings? Forget it. There is ultimately only one way way to go with food consumption; buy your own fresh ingredients and take the trouble to prepare at home. This is especially important for growing children. The propensity of people in Thailand to forever be eating from cheap meals on the street of whatever source is in my opinion not conducive to the best health. My nearest and dearests are great cooks and have inspired me to do better myself since I have more time now. A word to the wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlcart Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 It seems like there are two discussion, short term and long term health. Short term, the meals are fine. I agree you are more likely to get food poisoning from vendor grub. Long term however, these ready made dishes are not a benefit to health. High in sodium, msg and sugars and basically void of fiber. Good food will promote health and well being over time. Bad food will degrade health and we being over time. Processed food is not as healthy as fresh food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bender92 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 a few years ago i was stuck somewhere and the only food option was a 7/11, i wanted something hot so tried one of their burgers. one bite and i almost threw up. it really was not like food. threw it away. dont know how anyone can eat that processed stuff when so many other food options are almost always available. You answered your own question - 7/11 was the only option. I like the Penang pork once in awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy666 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) When your Isaan Based, The Carbonara isn't bad...oh the Panini style sandwich, ham and cheese is tolerable too Edited February 3, 2015 by Dannyboy666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicowoodduck Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Oh my Food Buddha....trying eating that shit for seven days and your body would reject you starting from the inside out.....all the fast food stuff is POISON!!! You are what you eat and most likely fat! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davo2003 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I see the locals eating 7-11 food like it's delicious. I eat the instant soups sometimes. Like any packaged food, the 7-11 stuff will just get you full. Any poor food will affect you if you eat too much of it. I eat McDonald's but only once every two or three weeks in small amounts. If you are getting cardio exercise occasionally and drink enough water I think the effect on your system shouldn't be too bad.About local food, I've been sick a time or two but nothing Metronizadol and Ciproflaxacin for 5 days couldn't fix. Once I started frequenting the same local street vendor who served everything hot and fresh I quit getting sick. Just insist on fried rice so you don't get some room temperature white rice that has been sitting there all day with the occasional fly loitering on it. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technologybytes Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 As always, balance is important. You can eat that stuff, but don't do it too often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomYumpoochai Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 When on tour (3390km last month) we have naughtily been quoffing a burger with japanese sauce, a ham n cheese toastie n 2 coffees for breakfast when theres no other food about. It is what is is, fast processed food but it tastes great and costs 87bt. If any of you gormet only diners ACTUALLY visited the fields where your 5 star food is grown and SAW the chemicles being poured onto what you eat you would eat from a 7/11 too. Up here in the north they refuse to buy mass grown food as its 'got cheme too much'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudRight Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Some of the issues caused by MSG.. Headache Flushing Sweating Facial pressure or tightness Numbness, tingling or burning in the face, neck and other areas Rapid, fluttering heartbeats (heart palpitations) Chest pain Nausea Weakness Some call it the "silent killer" : http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/04/21/msg-is-this-silent-killer-lurking-in-your-kitchen-cabinets.aspx These are 'issues' because they are anti-empirical nonsense. Stop posting drivel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandhippy Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 the little, white, no crust sandwiches are fun. but don't seem to have a filling ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddinChonburi Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I have never had a problem with them, sometimes nice to get something quick. The only place I have gotten sick from eating was McDonald's in Pattaya. I thought I was going to die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurkster Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 whatever may be in them, I enjoy the Frozen Khao tom or the croissant toasted sandwiches. Also there is a Japanese Salmon fried rice that is very tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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