What else is there to eat for lunch?!
I've been trying to eat heathy for lunch for the past couple years and I'm getting sick of all the same stuff!. For a while I ate salads, now I'm can't stand to eat them!. I'm also sick of yogurt, wraps, LeanCuisines, Smart Ones, white rice, grilled chicken, peaches, pretzels, pb&j sandwiches, tuna salad and chicken salad, and raw veggies with light dip!. What else is there to eat!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
You know those little Melba Crackers!? Well have some of those with cottage cheese and parsley and you have a small "sandwich" But not to many! When your dieting its best not to have to much bread or starch!. You can also have a fruit salad with your favorite fruits and to stop browning put lemon juice on it, but not to much to over power the fruit! also I really liked to have Ham and cheese "wraps" Take your ham and place the cheese in and wrap it up!. Its really yummy and you can dip it in mustard or ketchup!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Make a bowl full of mixed Fruits!. Try to add more Watermelon!. Apple is also healthy plus it helps you control your hunger!. you can sprinkle some salt and pepper on mix fresh fruits and enjoy!.
You can also have grilled chicken ( meat only, no bread)!. Roasted Chicken!. Chicken is high in protein and healthy!. Try not to use any oil while marinated your chicken!.
EDIT: I did not know that you were allergic to apples!. You can add other fruits like strawberry, Pineapple, etc!. They all are good!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
You can also have grilled chicken ( meat only, no bread)!. Roasted Chicken!. Chicken is high in protein and healthy!. Try not to use any oil while marinated your chicken!.
EDIT: I did not know that you were allergic to apples!. You can add other fruits like strawberry, Pineapple, etc!. They all are good!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I am trying to choose between my dachshunds!. One is lean and the other is plump!. One has short legs and the other has long legs!.!.!.
Now, I have a better idea: Pasta a la Warrior!.!.!. Its a shame that you and my hero can't join me!.
Just eat healthy most of the time; pamper yourself the rest of the time with what you really crave to eat!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Now, I have a better idea: Pasta a la Warrior!.!.!. Its a shame that you and my hero can't join me!.
Just eat healthy most of the time; pamper yourself the rest of the time with what you really crave to eat!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
well it sucks that your allergic to apples!. every day for lunch i have an apple and grapes!. but you should try having fruit salad!. its good!. or a light cereal with out a lot of sodium in it!. like special K has TON!. but mini wheats has 5mg- 0mg!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
How about eggs, like omelettes or quiche!. Or soup!.
Check out this web!.site, it gives you plenty of options:
http://recipes!.kaboose!.com/lunch-recipes!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Check out this web!.site, it gives you plenty of options:
http://recipes!.kaboose!.com/lunch-recipes!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Edit: sorry didn't see the part that you don't like eggs!. That's too bad coz you can make lots of different meals with eggs!. Anyway, you can make big batches of soup and freeze in individual portions!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
turkey burgers, steamed veggies, baked or grilled steak (6 oz) grilled or baked fish, fruit smoothies (ice and natural fruit)Www@FoodAQ@Com
live a lil eat fast foodWww@FoodAQ@Com
Cottage cheese is always good & full of protein- You can scoop out a pepper & fill it with cottage cheese, cheese & crackers are good or try some of these ideas
ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND BASIL TUNA SANDWICH
2 (6-ounce) cans chunk light tuna packed in water, drained
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
? teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup jarred roasted red peppers, thinly sliced
? cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
24 slices pumpernickel party bread (we used Pepperidge Farm, which is 2x2 inches)
In a medium bowl, combine tuna, olive oil, pepper, red peppers, basil and vinegar!. Spread the mixture on bread!. Makes 12 sandwiches, or 4 servings!.
PER SERVING: Calories 332 (16% fat) Fat 6 g (1 g sat) Cholesterol 53 mg Sodium 918 mg Fiber 7g Carbohydrates 36 g Protein 30 g
WHITE BEAN AND AVOCADO SANDWICH
2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
? teaspoon kosher salt
? teaspoon black pepper
8 slices whole-wheat bread
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
2 avocados, pitted and thinly sliced
In a medium bowl, combine the beans, oil, salt and pepper!. Roughly mash the mixture with the back of a fork!. Place the bread slices on a work surface!. Divide the mashed beans among the slices!. Top with onion, cucumber and avocado!. Makes 4 servings!.
PER SERVING: Calories 617 (34% fat) Fat 24 g (4 g sat) No cholesterol Sodium 518 mg Fiber 22 g Carbohydrates 80 g Protein 26 g
SOUTHWESTERN BEAN AND PASTA SALAD
1 (16-ounce) package dried orzo pasta
1 ? cups of any low-fat creamy dressing (we used Newman's Southwestern Dressing)
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (83/4-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 sweet red pepper, chopped
3 green onions, sliced
? cup cilantro, chopped
Prepare pasta according to package directions, drain and rinse with cold water!. Combine pasta with dressing, toss gently!. Stir in remaining ingredients and refrigerate!. Makes 8 servings!.
PER SERVING: Calories 325 (12% fat) Fat 5 g (No sat) No cholesterol Sodium 788 mg Fiber 6 g Carbohydrates 64 g Protein 11 g
SPINACH AND BEAN PASTA SALAD
2 cups small seashell pasta (dry)
1/3 cup Italian-style salad dressing
Salt and pepper to taste
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans
1 (15-ounce) can black beans
1 cup spinach, chopped
3 tomatoes, chopped
? teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional)
Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse pasta in cold water!. Place in a large mixing bowl and add dressing and salt; mix well!.
Combine pinto beans and black beans in a colander; rinse with cold water and add to pasta!. Add spinach, tomatoes, dried red pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste; toss lightly!. Chill until ready to serve!. Makes 6 servings!.
PER SERVING: Calories 301 (20% fat) Fat 7 g (1 g sat) No cholesterol Sodium 545 mg Fiber 8 g Carbohydrates 47 g Protein 11 g
MINTED CITRUS SALAD
1 small orange, peeled and sectioned
1 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
1 teaspoon fresh mint, chopped
Mix all ingredients in a bowl; refrigerate until ready to serve!. Makes 2 servings!.
PER SERVING: Calories 83 (1% fat) No fat No cholesterol No sodium Fiber 3 g Carbohydrates 21 g Protein 1 g
GINGERSNAPS AND CHEESE
6 thin gingersnaps
3 small slices of white cheddar, thinly sliced
Layer the cheese between 2 cookies!. Makes 1 serving!.
PER SERVING (Three sandwiches): Calories 245 (53% fat) Fat 9 g (4 g sat) Cholesterol 60 mg Sodium 695 mg Fiber 1 g Carbohydrates 32 g Protein 17 g
HAM AND PINEAPPLE SANDWICH
1 teaspoon hot mustard
2 slices rye bread
3 slices maple-smoked ham
1 slice Muenster cheese
1 pineapple ring
Spread the mustard on both slices of rye bread!. Top with ham, cheese and pineapple slice!. Makes 1 serving!.
PER SERVING: Calories 381 (31% fat) Fat 13 g (6 g sat) Cholesterol 37 mg Sodium 1054 mg Fiber 6 g Carbohydrates 48 g Protein 18 gWww@FoodAQ@Com
ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND BASIL TUNA SANDWICH
2 (6-ounce) cans chunk light tuna packed in water, drained
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
? teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup jarred roasted red peppers, thinly sliced
? cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
24 slices pumpernickel party bread (we used Pepperidge Farm, which is 2x2 inches)
In a medium bowl, combine tuna, olive oil, pepper, red peppers, basil and vinegar!. Spread the mixture on bread!. Makes 12 sandwiches, or 4 servings!.
PER SERVING: Calories 332 (16% fat) Fat 6 g (1 g sat) Cholesterol 53 mg Sodium 918 mg Fiber 7g Carbohydrates 36 g Protein 30 g
WHITE BEAN AND AVOCADO SANDWICH
2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
? teaspoon kosher salt
? teaspoon black pepper
8 slices whole-wheat bread
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
2 avocados, pitted and thinly sliced
In a medium bowl, combine the beans, oil, salt and pepper!. Roughly mash the mixture with the back of a fork!. Place the bread slices on a work surface!. Divide the mashed beans among the slices!. Top with onion, cucumber and avocado!. Makes 4 servings!.
PER SERVING: Calories 617 (34% fat) Fat 24 g (4 g sat) No cholesterol Sodium 518 mg Fiber 22 g Carbohydrates 80 g Protein 26 g
SOUTHWESTERN BEAN AND PASTA SALAD
1 (16-ounce) package dried orzo pasta
1 ? cups of any low-fat creamy dressing (we used Newman's Southwestern Dressing)
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (83/4-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 sweet red pepper, chopped
3 green onions, sliced
? cup cilantro, chopped
Prepare pasta according to package directions, drain and rinse with cold water!. Combine pasta with dressing, toss gently!. Stir in remaining ingredients and refrigerate!. Makes 8 servings!.
PER SERVING: Calories 325 (12% fat) Fat 5 g (No sat) No cholesterol Sodium 788 mg Fiber 6 g Carbohydrates 64 g Protein 11 g
SPINACH AND BEAN PASTA SALAD
2 cups small seashell pasta (dry)
1/3 cup Italian-style salad dressing
Salt and pepper to taste
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans
1 (15-ounce) can black beans
1 cup spinach, chopped
3 tomatoes, chopped
? teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional)
Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse pasta in cold water!. Place in a large mixing bowl and add dressing and salt; mix well!.
Combine pinto beans and black beans in a colander; rinse with cold water and add to pasta!. Add spinach, tomatoes, dried red pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste; toss lightly!. Chill until ready to serve!. Makes 6 servings!.
PER SERVING: Calories 301 (20% fat) Fat 7 g (1 g sat) No cholesterol Sodium 545 mg Fiber 8 g Carbohydrates 47 g Protein 11 g
MINTED CITRUS SALAD
1 small orange, peeled and sectioned
1 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
1 teaspoon fresh mint, chopped
Mix all ingredients in a bowl; refrigerate until ready to serve!. Makes 2 servings!.
PER SERVING: Calories 83 (1% fat) No fat No cholesterol No sodium Fiber 3 g Carbohydrates 21 g Protein 1 g
GINGERSNAPS AND CHEESE
6 thin gingersnaps
3 small slices of white cheddar, thinly sliced
Layer the cheese between 2 cookies!. Makes 1 serving!.
PER SERVING (Three sandwiches): Calories 245 (53% fat) Fat 9 g (4 g sat) Cholesterol 60 mg Sodium 695 mg Fiber 1 g Carbohydrates 32 g Protein 17 g
HAM AND PINEAPPLE SANDWICH
1 teaspoon hot mustard
2 slices rye bread
3 slices maple-smoked ham
1 slice Muenster cheese
1 pineapple ring
Spread the mustard on both slices of rye bread!. Top with ham, cheese and pineapple slice!. Makes 1 serving!.
PER SERVING: Calories 381 (31% fat) Fat 13 g (6 g sat) Cholesterol 37 mg Sodium 1054 mg Fiber 6 g Carbohydrates 48 g Protein 18 gWww@FoodAQ@Com