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Lunch ideas

Mrskelly1985
Posts: 2
Hello
I'm back on my fitness pal after a few months of I can't be bothered!
I've started again today and nearly had a heart attach when I saw how many calories were in my cheese and pickle sandwich!
I'm at home all day as I currently don't have a job. I really need lunch ideas that taste nice and are low in calories!
I don't always want to have sandwiches and salads, please help me with some yummy ideas!
Thank you
Hannah
I'm back on my fitness pal after a few months of I can't be bothered!
I've started again today and nearly had a heart attach when I saw how many calories were in my cheese and pickle sandwich!
I'm at home all day as I currently don't have a job. I really need lunch ideas that taste nice and are low in calories!
I don't always want to have sandwiches and salads, please help me with some yummy ideas!
Thank you
Hannah

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Are you close to a Trader Joe's? They have a "Reduced Guilt" Pizza Primavera (frozen) that is awesome. They also have individual servings of mac & cheese that are low cal and made with whole wheat pasta. Both are a go-to for me in a pinch.
Good luck!0 -
I like burritos, beans lettuce, tomato, a little sour cream and salsa. and shredded cheese. serve with a salad. I do it so my calories are under 500 for lunch0
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Soup soup soup. Easy to make, quick, tasty, healthy, cheap, endless!0
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Here are some ideas...
Egg white scramble sandwich on whole wheat bread or Ezekial 4:9 bread
Broth based tomato soup
Grilled chicken salad w/ feta cheese and balsamic vinegar/olive oil dressing
Peanut butter w/ fresh slice strawberries or bananas on whole wheat
These are just a few....0 -
I go with:
1/2 cup brown rice
1 cup pinto beans
smoked salt for flavor
1 cup broccoli/alfalfa/clover sprouts0 -
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I love Kashi GoLean cereal (not Crunch, but the one with the fiber twigs) for lunch. When I eat this I do not ever get that mid-afternoon slump and I don't need an afternoon snack. I eat 1 1/2 cups and 1% milk so it ends up a little less than 300 calories.0
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Sautéed zucchini and squash with caramelized onions and jasmine rice. About 230 cals
Carrots and hummus with bell peppers or other dippable veggies!!0 -
Thanks for the ideas, I will look into them. I am Allergic to strawberries so won't try that one!0
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Soup and salads are my regulars. Another favorite lunch for me is Tuna and White Bean Salad:
1 1/2 cups chopped peeled cucumber (1 medium)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (15.5-ounce) can white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 (6-ounce) cans chunk light tuna, drained
1 (2-ounce) jar diced pimiento, drained [I use roasted red peppers]
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; toss well to coat.
Allison Fishman, Cooking Light
AUGUST 2003
Amount per serving (1 1/2 cups)
Calories: 278
Calories from fat: 15%
Fat: 4.7g
Saturated fat: 0.8g
Monounsaturated fat: 2.9g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8g
Protein: 30.6g
Carbohydrate: 28.2g
Fiber: 6.2g
Cholesterol: 26mg
Iron: 5.4mg
Sodium: 574mg
Calcium: 114mg0
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