Do you ever find lunchtime to be difficult and uninspiring? It can be easy to fall into the same routine, particularly if your office space has only a shared kitchen. But with some creativity and planning, you can put an end to those boring salad days forever!
So don’t rely solely on your work place as your source of sustenance; with some creative effort you can find ways to incorporate more nutritious, protein-rich meals into your day and ensure you remain full and energized until dinner time arrives. Here are a few ideas to keep yourself feeling full until dinner time arrives.
1) Beans Are Your Friend
Beans are an economical source of protein, fibre and minerals – as well as versatile meal additions! Use them in salads, soups or even vegetarian/vegan burgers! Available both canned and dried form for ease of storage and inclusion into meals of any sort – perfect for work lunches! When purchasing canned beans be sure to purchase BPA-free labels without added salt – making beans ideal options for those following vegan or vegetarian diets!
2) Noodles And Rice, The Best Of Friends
Noodles make an excellent addition to salads or pasta dishes; just be careful not to overindulge; noodles are filling! Plain rice also adds an ideal element, particularly when combined with vegetables for an enjoyable meal experience.
Mix herbs and spices like turmeric into your rice dish for extra flavour, keeping you going until dinner is ready to be eaten. Just be wary not to overdo your portions – one cup is enough for one meal.
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3) Tuna sandwich (And Other Protein Sandwiches)
Tuna sandwiches provide six grams of protein per 100 grams, offering energy-rich fuel for the rest of your day. Plus, adding veggies gives additional nutrition and fibre boost. Egg, chicken and peanut butter sandwiches also contain high levels of protein; just be mindful when choosing bread as whole grain varieties offer more fibre and less empty carbs!
4) Bowls Of Happiness
For work lunches that provide hours of enjoyment, nothing beats bowls. Easy and versatile to create, bowls are the ideal lunch choice, as you can mix and match ingredients as you please and adjust the calorie and carb amounts easily based on individual dietary needs. They’re also a fantastic way to increase fibre intake! Just make sure not to exceed one serving per ingredient otherwise your bowl could become too high in calories.
Wrapping Things Up
Make simple sandwiches out of whole grain bread, nut butter, and veggies and store them in an airtight thermos to stay fresh until lunch time. Wraps are another delicious alternative.
At most supermarkets, wraps ranging from vegetable to chicken are easy and enjoyable meals that you can easily make yourself. Here are five dishes you can easily make for yourself at any time of the day to diversify your diet with delicious, healthful options – both work lunches and home meals alike will find these recipes enjoyable – simply be sure to eat when hungry and enjoy every bite!
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