Lunch alternative

lafiesta

Any suggestions for alternative for lunch? I'm kicking off my diet this week and I'm trying to find an easy and healthy option for lunch. I currently eat PB&J on wheat bread which I know is not a good option. Any help is much appreciated, thanks!

jkwolly

Anything you like

I always do leftovers. I find it easiest to just grab a container and go in the mornings.

Need2Exerc1se

PB&J on wholegrain bread would have been one of my suggestions for a healthy lunch.

Others - soups, salads, chili, stew, leftovers, sandwich wrap (I like wraps better than regular because I can add more veggies - basically you an wrap up a small salad in there but it's easier to eat), yogurt or cottage cheese with fruit/veggies, hummus and veggie sticks or wholegrain crackers, omelet or frittata ... whatever you enjoy and fits within your calorie/nutrition goals.

lemurcat12

I do leftovers or a salad with protein on it a lot (but I just really enjoy salads). Sometimes I make a bunch of something ahead (like I roast a chicken or slowcook some lamb or pork or a turkey leg) and then use that plus various sides for lunches for the week.

Emily3907

I am just curious why PB&J is not a good option?

Stella3838

I eat half a PB sandwich every day as part of my breakfast. On a super grainy, whole grain bread and natural peanut butter. But even regular PB on white is good as long as it fits in the calorie target. I LOVE PBJ.

jagodfrey08

I usually eat cold, leftover diced chicken with some type of raw vegetable, and either a slice of bread or a piece of fruit. Whatever you like, really. Walmart carries these Bistro salads that are under 300 calories and a tasty and filling lunch. My favorite is the Caesar salad.

cmtigger

My main was a cheese sandwich today. Tomorrow I plan on a salad. Whatever fits in your calorie and nutrient goals works.

StrongGirlFitGirl

I try to keep already cut up vegetables on hand - grilled if it's anything that's good grilled - some cooked lean protein and packets of tuna, hard boiled eggs, and cheese sticks on hand so when it's time to put lunch together, I can just toss a bunch of vegetables in a bowl, add protein, grab an egg or cheese, and I'm done. I also end up adding things to salad that aren't "traditional", like cubed bits of potato, nuts, etc., to keep from getting bored.

Also, leftovers are good, too.

crzycatlady1

Need2Exerc1se wrote: »

PB&J on wholegrain bread would have been one of my suggestions for a healthy lunch.

Others - soups, salads, chili, stew, leftovers, sandwich wrap (I like wraps better than regular because I can add more veggies - basically you an wrap up a small salad in there but it's easier to eat), yogurt or cottage cheese with fruit/veggies, hummus and veggie sticks or wholegrain crackers, omelet or frittata ... whatever you enjoy and fits within your calorie/nutrition goals.

This. Nothing wrong with your current sandwich but peanut butter is pretty calorie dense so you just need to be mindful of serving size

mattdhall

I've started eating Progresso light soups for lunch some days. They're all less than 250 calories per can. Today I had the Light Italian Style Meatball. It was 160 calories for the whole can. Tasty and filling.

3rdof7sisters

I had a really good sandwich today. I used a packet of low sodium, water packed tuna, 1/2 TBSP of light miracle whip, mixed in the tuna and put it on a toasted Brownberry pocket thin. 180 calories.

crzycatlady1

mattdhall wrote: »

I've started eating Progresso light soups for lunch some days. They're all less than 250 calories per can. Today I had the Light Italian Style Meatball. It was 160 calories for the whole can. Tasty and filling.

Love these soups-I have around 20 cans in the cupboard right now because my store had them on sale for .99 a few weeks ago I really like the chicken enchilada one-I make up the whole can and then add hot sauce and crushed tortilla chips or Fritos to it-still comes out to under 500 calories for the whole thing!

ejbronte

I prep proteins during the weekend so I can grab and go during the week. Usually it's chicken or steak cut up with a salad and a splash of balsamic vinegar. Today I switched up and finished up some beans in a salad instead. Lately, I've also been making my own breads with all different kinds of flours and techniques (popovers are my latest toy). So I can have a bread-like substance that has my own preferences for fiber, salt and other content.

estherdragonbat

I make a 'salad' out of 1/2 cup of corn, 1 veggie dog, cherry or grape tomatoes, English cucumber, garlic dill pickle, jarred jalapenos, and various other veggies (today, I added a scallion, a celery stalk, and a handful of bean sprouts—the white crunchy kind). I mix all that up with 1/4-cup of salsa, 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish, and 1 tbsp vegan sour cream.*

*I'm vegetarian and, while I'm not vegan, I don't eat much dairy. Obviously, if that's not you, go ahead and use real hotdog and sour cream if you like!

Theo166

3rdof7sisters wrote: »

I had a really good sandwich today. I used a packet of low sodium, water packed tuna, 1/2 TBSP of light miracle whip, mixed in the tuna and put it on a toasted Brownberry pocket thin. 180 calories.

I also really like tuna fish sandwiches, I'll add some pickle slices and maybe some cheese.

jkwolly

MeganAM89 wrote: »

I adore pb & j (so long as it's made with raspberry jam) so when I want it I just make sure that it fits into my day.

Totes HAS to be raspberry.

lafiesta

You guys are awesome, thank you for all the ideas. The PB&J, to me, is a lot of calories for me. I will definitely try some of these ideas!

nowNOTthenmylife

Quick lunch. A can of beans, sardine, eggs, or avocado and a bag of frozen steamable veggies or frozen rice. Another option is make your own salad. Boiled eggs, a bag of salad and homemade vinegrette or balsamic. That's of you don't have time to cook

happyauntie2015

As long as it fits in your calories for the day I see no problem with it. I don't eat peanut butter much because I can go way overboard with it especially since what my mind says is a serving and what my scale says is different and I love peanut butter! Lol

pebble4321

My fallback lunch when there's not much in the fridge or I want to prepare ahead of time:
- Brown rice, salad (usually presliced coleslaw veggies with no dressing), tuna in chilli oil (I use Sirena tuna and drain the oil) all whacked in a lunchbox in that order. The tuna is spicy enough to flavour the whole lot so it doesn't need any extra dressing, and I just mix it up in the lunchbox before I eat it.

AntsyAngler

I like veggie sushi for lunch sometimes. I make my own with avocado, carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers and take a side of soy sauce and wisabe, but there are pretty cheap pre-made ones available at most markets.

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