What is a Healthy Lunch?

What makes a healthy lunch? One that nourishes you for the afternoon until dinner. For most people, a lunch that is comprised of some vegetables, protein and fat can hold you over and stop those pesky 3 PM slumps.

What would that look like? It depends on what you like. Leftovers from a healthy dinner the night before? Win! A salad made of some leftover chicken or even canned tuna, and leftover sweet potato. A healthy dressing made with olive or avocado oil is preferred for the healthy fats. 

Make sure your lunch is at least 400 calories and has about 20 grams of protein. What does 20 grams of protein look like? One can of tuna, 3 ounces of chicken breast, 3 ounces of ground beef, 3 ounces of salmon, 1 ¼ cup of lentils, or 4 ounces of deli ham are all good sources of protein. 

Try not to overdo it on fat. Stay away from fried foods such as french fries or fried seafood. These foods can weigh you down and cause you not to be at your peak performance the rest of the afternoon. If you eat out for lunch, check out the website of the restaurants you frequent to check their nutrition facts and choose foods that are nourishing. 

Join my on Wednesday October 23, 2019 at 830 PM online for a free seminar on Healthy Lunches. Sign up here for the link and a FREE recipe book for lunch.