Need some lunch ideas

Allegi32
Allegi32 Posts: 302 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I'm good with breakfast, dinner and snacks, but I struggle at lunch with finding good things to eat. I don't eat breads, potatoes and starches a lot because they make me very tired, so sandwiches are out. And with it getting hotter, soups are out as well.

Any ideas for fresh, healthy, whole-food options (i.e. no frozen, processed food)? I'm a stay-at-home mom so I can cook, but I'd like to have to stuff ready to eat, or quick to throw together for the days when I'm in a rush.

TIA!

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  • sabrinafaith
    sabrinafaith Posts: 607 Member
    get a salad container from fit and fresh, and make yourself a salad with low sodium black beans, chopped tomato and peppers, and grilled chicken. the salad container has an ice ring and a dressing compartment that holds about an ounce, which is perfect. Also, I make cheese egg white omelets the night before and bring it with me to work for lunch.
  • guppygirl322
    guppygirl322 Posts: 408 Member
    Yup, salads are great. I love salad. Plus, you can have so many different kinds!
  • MaddameKat
    MaddameKat Posts: 200 Member
    chilled soups?

    http://www.cooksrecipes.com/soups/chilled-soup-recipes.html
  • ndriedger
    ndriedger Posts: 77 Member
    How about an omelete. Super quick and no starches. An two egg omelete with your choice of veggies and a little bit of cheese is easily under 300 calories. With a side of cottage cheese or fruit. Super yummy. I'm a single mom with lil or no time, omeletes are my way to go for a lot of suppers.
  • Allegi32
    Allegi32 Posts: 302 Member
    I love the omelette idea! I do love salads, but I tend to like unhealthy ones, LOL. I guess I'll have to challenge myself to lighten them up!

    Thank you! :)
  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
    I like to do a "snack lunch" which can include all or some of the following (depending on how many calories I have to use):

    hard boiled egg
    celery w/peanut butter and raisins
    hummus and veggies (or crackers)
    piece of cheese
    piece of fruit (apple or banana usually)

    In fact today I have hummus, crackers, celery w/PB and raisins, and a banana. By the way, I totally ripped this idea off from the "Artisan Protein Plate" at Starbucks. I travel for work and that is a good, healthy on the road snack. So now I make my own!
  • pa_jorg
    pa_jorg Posts: 4,404 Member
    -salads obviously...
    -quiche leaded w/ veggies
    - 3 bean salad
    -How about a non traditional salad: green apple, craisins, walnuts, little blue cheese (for protein) and raspberry dressing
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Today I am having hummus with whole grain crackers, but veggie sticks would work just as well if you don't want the carbs. Salads are always a good option, just add low-fat cheese, beans or lean meat for protein. You can also buy low (net) carb wraps for sandwiches, or wrap tuna or chicken salad (or hummus and grilled veggies, whatever you like) in large lettuce or collard green leaves for a non-bread sandwich.
  • retromomof2
    retromomof2 Posts: 44 Member
    I too am a stay at home mom with two kids and on the days where I need to eat quickly but get what I need I go for a pre-made salad and add a protein. It can be beans, deli meat, pre cooked chicken from leftovers, or hard boiled egg whites. Other times I like to just eat a plate of veggies I can dip into yogurt dressing, some turkey pepperoni with slice rf cheese or a wedge spread onto triscuits, a yogurt and some fruit. Roast beef rolls with mustard inside. Something to just give me enough to have something in my stomach and keep me from passing out. More mini meals than a big one. I have also made fajita wraps with grilled chicken and veggies form leftovers, sandwiches with deli meat and a whole wheat bread, pasta salads with FF dressing, Most days I just have a salad though.
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