What Protein is in YOUR lunch bag?

26Nirak

Hi all,

We hear all the time that we should have 3 meals and 2 snacks a day, and a bit of protein with each of them. And I know it works. Since I am away from home most of the day and brownbag all of my food - I am looking for suggestions for what to pack!! I need some variety!!

Here are my Protein Suggestions:

Greek Yoghurt with Whey Powder (double whammie...good for breakfast)
Apple Wedges with Peanut Butter
Hardboiled Egg
Cottage Cheese with fruit
Leftover cold pork chop (not an every day/quick lunch option - requires more planning. Leftover anything is a myth in my house)
2 slices of lean Black Forest Ham on Pumpernickel with mustard (my lunch staple)

What's in YOUR lunch bag?

Dave198lbs

Hi all,

We hear all the time that we should have 3 meals and 2 snacks a day,

you lost me right there....this just aint true

angel79202

-edamame
- peanut butter mmm
-black beans with brown rice..

PBmaria

Yogurt and PB are a must in my lunchbox.
Lately I've been getting into cottage cheese with apple butter!

26Nirak

Hi all,

We hear all the time that we should have 3 meals and 2 snacks a day,

you lost me right there....this just aint true

Ok - fair enough - I restate - it is true for me...

sheilairis

I try to eat every three hours so I also need suggestions! I carry with me:

EAS chocolate protein drinks- low carb
almonds: lots of yummy varieties
albacore tuna pouches
peanut butter
low carb bread
protein bars

spearfox

The only thing different than what I have seen is a can of tuna. I mix it with a raspberry vinaigrette dressing and maybe some spinach.

Anayalata

I have short 15-30min breaks between classes so I don't have time to sit and eat so I tend to pack the same lunch every day.

1-2 oz of nuts & a protein bar.

tigerblood78

protein bars, string cheese

sexforjaffacakes

Hi all,

We hear all the time that we should have 3 meals and 2 snacks a day,

you lost me right there....this just aint true

Ok - fair enough - I restate - it is true for me...

your body is physiologically different from the rest of us?

Teachinjen

String cheese with some slices of lunch meat
homemade chicken salad made with cilantro, green onions, and plain fat free greek yogurt


I eat the chicken salad on cucumber slices.....very filling.....It goes in my lunches at least 2-3 times per week!

vallemic

Small bag of almonds... 100 cals
Small bag of beef jerkey... 80 cals
30 g of cheese... 90 cals

Mogwai1985

I try to eat every 2 1/2 to 3 hours. I carry SYNTHA -6 protein powder with me or Cliff Builder Bars. Both have excellent protein and carb ratios. I find protein powder is the easiest thing to carry because all you need is a bottle and water to make a snack. Some people may get bored of that but therre are many flavors to choose from.

terraskye

bumped

Crystals422

I like Detour lower sugar protein bars, plain greek yogurt with fresh blueberries, and a apple with peanut butter.

aquasw16

Nuts, Cheese, Peanut butter and celery or apple, tuna pouches

DesignGuy

Tuna pouches. Luv em.

26Nirak

Thanks for all your great suggestions! Off to the grocery store..... !!

Yisaak

I need help with this one too, my go to snacks lack protein, or do you need protein in a snack? just lunch? I always end up with an apple or a banana.

cleavagefurrow

I've been addicted to black bean brownies lately. http://www.food.com/recipe/black-bean-brownies-gluten-free-255239 I use a modified version of this recipe with less sugar, and added peanut butter. It's sooo good and there's a ton of protein and fiber in there. Mmmmmm!

I usually eat 2 eggs for lunch, though.

EchoOfYourPast

Oikos Greek Yogurt and Salmon