Grocery Store Salad Bar?

[Eyeball Chambers]

Are these a good deal? Tips?

I live in a white area so there are not many people picking through it or being germy.

[Eyeball Chambers]

It cost $6.00/lb here. That is a good deal for the cooked chicken or steak by itself even?

[NaturalWonder83]

It's a rip off
Everything is heavy-there's no winning

[SF1900]

Are these a good deal? Tips?

I live in a white area so there are not many people picking through it or being germy.

I would advise you to stay away from ALL salad bars and/or buffets. I assume they are a "containers" of germs! 

[Grape Ape]

Are these a good deal? Tips?

I live in a white area so there are not many people picking through it or being germy.

No doubt someone sneezed or coughed while looking at it.

[SF1900]

Well, for one, you never know what the public will do to a buffet or salad bar, especially teenagers. Good luck with that.

You're also wrong about it boosting your immune system. From Harvard Health. Tips on how to boost immune system. You're wrong. Just accept it and move on. There is no indication below that one has to expose oneself to germs at an adult age to build an immune system. But, as a getbigger, you surely know more than Harvard Health!

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/how-to-boost-your-immune-system

Don't smoke.
Eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and low in saturated fat.
Exercise regularly.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Control your blood pressure.
If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation.
Get adequate sleep.
Take steps to avoid infection, such as washing your hands frequently and cooking meats thoroughly.
Get regular medical screening tests for people in your age group and risk category.

[Eyeball Chambers]

I live in a rich suburb of Atlanta. I am the most unhygienic person to visit the salad bar here.

[Top Poodle]

you don't think that exposure to germs boosts your immune system?

i never said it would build an immune system, christ i'm arguing with morons here.

those harvard health guidelines amount to: "stay in a completely sterile environment and reduce stress through antioxidants and sleep".  well, yeah, no shit... if there are no germs around you you're not getting sick.

it doesn't refute or even attempt to counter what i said.

[Eyeball Chambers]

you don't think that exposure to germs boosts your immune system?

i never said it would build an immune system, christ i'm arguing with morons here.

those harvard health guidelines amount to: "stay in a completely sterile environment and reduce stress through antioxidants and sleep".  well, yeah, no shit... if there are no germs around you you're not getting sick.

it doesn't refute or even attempt to counter what i said.

I like this guy

[SF1900]

you don't think that exposure to germs boosts your immune system?

i never said it would build an immune system, christ i'm arguing with morons here.

those harvard health guidelines amount to: "stay in a completely sterile environment and reduce stress through antioxidants and sleep".  well, yeah, no shit... if there are no germs around you you're not getting sick.

it doesn't refute or even attempt to counter what i said.

I used "Built" in the last paragraph--I used "boost" in the 2 previous lines. A play on words.

Well, no shit, germs exist in the real world. You expose yourself to germs every day you leave your home, dingus by touching a door handle, biting your nails, etc. But, one should not purposely expose themselves to environments where there could be an overabundance of germs, such as salad bars or buffets. That is idiotic. If exposure to germs continually boosts ones immune system, then exposure to every day life events is more than enough. Its an unnecessary "hazard" to expose oneself to potential germs in a salad bar or buffet and I can bet no reasonable doctor would recommend this.

So, yes, I will concede the fact that I used the wrong terms by saying that germs does not boost immune system--you are most likely correct. Obviously, we are all exposed to germs. However, to say that it is okay to visit a salad bar to build an immune system, is idiotic advice. There is more danger to such an approach and all places (salad bars or buffets) should be avoided.

[Top Poodle]

plenty of people consume food from salad bars without these schizophrenic fears and don't succumb to whatever lethal germs (MRSA? lmao) you think are lurking there.

[SF1900]

I'll pass. It's disgusting. You should heed my advice.

[calfzilla]

I haven't had a cold in 2 years and I don't avoid salad bars.

Big Lenny hasn't had a cold in 15 years and he does some very disgusting things 

[Ron]

Depends on how 'fresh' they are and if the store has good reviews.

Out here, the ones from Whole Foods, or Gelson's do very well, a lot of people use them, and they are fresh and look clean.  With nary a report on how terrible they are.  Obviously, the need to be clean.

I would go into a store and eat from one that is rarely used, or looks that way.

Price differs.  It can get from $6.99 a pound to $8.99, so you need to be careful what you put on there. My son wanted white rice, and pasta, which cost us close to $13 for a small amount.  You need to know what is worthwhile and what is not.
 

[SOMEPARTS]

plenty of people consume food from salad bars without these schizophrenic fears and don't succumb to whatever lethal germs (MRSA? lmao) you think are lurking there.

Botulism, salmonella, e-coli....worse than all that people/kids sticking their fingers in everything there. Would love to see a cam set up at one of these over a full day to see how many finger that stuff. Nasty.

[Eric2]

Who eats salad?? You guys are supposed to be eating grilled red meat, chicken ,eggs and potatoes. Should be no room for salads.

[Top Poodle]

I'll pass. It's disgusting. You should heed my advice.

Not everyone has the constitution of a 90-year-old man

[Eyeball Chambers]

Depends on how 'fresh' they are and if the store has good reviews.

Out here, the ones from Whole Foods, or Gelson's do very well, a lot of people use them, and they are fresh and look clean.  With nary a report on how terrible they are.  Obviously, the need to be clean.

I would go into a store and eat from one that is rarely used, or looks that way.

Price differs.  It can get from $6.99 a pound to $8.99, so you need to be careful what you put on there. My son wanted white rice, and pasta, which cost us close to $13 for a small amount.  You need to know what is worthwhile and what is not.
 

Thank you Ron!! You input is always very much appreciated

[Top Poodle]

ron is good guy, a truly tolerant liberal.

[Eyeball Chambers]

ron is good guy, a truly tolerant liberal.

Yes, extremely intelligent and respectful man of the people.

[Top Poodle]

Yes, extremely intelligent and respectful man of the people.

a little soft, but that's okay, that's part of REAL tolerance.

not this fake bullshit passed around by all the libtards today.

he's got my respect.

[Simple Simon]

you don't think that exposure to germs boosts your immune system?

i never said it would build an immune system, christ i'm arguing with morons here.

those harvard health guidelines amount to: "stay in a completely sterile environment and reduce stress through antioxidants and sleep".  well, yeah, no shit... if there are no germs around you you're not getting sick.

it doesn't refute or even attempt to counter what i said.

reason so many kids are ill these days is that kids no longer eat dog shit.

[DroppingPlates]

I would advise you to stay away from ALL salad bars and/or buffets. I assume they are a "containers" of germs! 

Exactly

[Powerlift66]

Just make it up yourself, very easy. I made a large pack of steak yesterday for like $12.00 (3 huge thick pieces), and a huge salad (not even 6.00) that goes in a Tupperware.
For work all week I bring a salad topped with some steak. (For less than $4.00 a day, its a good lunch). (I normally do it with chicken breast, but had the rare steak yesterday).

Not cooked rare, I rarely ever have one, less than once per month for red meat.

[Notomorrow]

Just get your own dressing...they load up the dressings...especially ranch, creamy ceasar,etc to create all that weight as its sold by the pound

Also everything is usually fresh daily except the dressings...so those have been sitting out for days or weeks stewing with germs.

Without dressing it can be a little convenience to get a little salad bar now and then.