High Protien, Low Carb Lunch Options
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I though I would put this out to the nutrition experts on here. I am looking for a healthy lunch option for work days. It's very easy to buy ready made sandwiches, baguettes etc. that are carb laden. I don't particularly want to make my lunch at home and take it in or take protein shakes.
I am enjoying the chicken salads from Prets, but can't get to one every day.
Your ideas please.
pp
I am enjoying the chicken salads from Prets, but can't get to one every day.
Your ideas please.
pp
Sorry mate, I don't go down the prepared route.
I cook up chicken, fish, steak, eggs, etc in batches so I have enough to take in every day. Same with salad, I buy a load and spend an hour washing, chopping etc. once or twice a week and then just have to portion it up daily - takes a few minutes. I keep dressing, salt, pepper etc in my office cupboard.
Give it a try, it's a lot less effort than many assume.
I cook up chicken, fish, steak, eggs, etc in batches so I have enough to take in every day. Same with salad, I buy a load and spend an hour washing, chopping etc. once or twice a week and then just have to portion it up daily - takes a few minutes. I keep dressing, salt, pepper etc in my office cupboard.
Give it a try, it's a lot less effort than many assume.
LordGrover said:
Sorry mate, I don't go down the prepared route.
I cook up chicken, fish, steak, eggs, etc in batches so I have enough to take in every day. Same with salad, I buy a load and spend an hour washing, chopping etc. once or twice a week and then just have to portion it up daily - takes a few minutes. I keep dressing, salt, pepper etc in my office cupboard.
Give it a try, it's a lot less effort than many assume.
+1 I cook up chicken, fish, steak, eggs, etc in batches so I have enough to take in every day. Same with salad, I buy a load and spend an hour washing, chopping etc. once or twice a week and then just have to portion it up daily - takes a few minutes. I keep dressing, salt, pepper etc in my office cupboard.
Give it a try, it's a lot less effort than many assume.
Sounds like hassle but it isn't really
Dr Murdoch said:
LordGrover said:
Sorry mate, I don't go down the prepared route.
I cook up chicken, fish, steak, eggs, etc in batches so I have enough to take in every day. Same with salad, I buy a load and spend an hour washing, chopping etc. once or twice a week and then just have to portion it up daily - takes a few minutes. I keep dressing, salt, pepper etc in my office cupboard.
Give it a try, it's a lot less effort than many assume.
+1 I cook up chicken, fish, steak, eggs, etc in batches so I have enough to take in every day. Same with salad, I buy a load and spend an hour washing, chopping etc. once or twice a week and then just have to portion it up daily - takes a few minutes. I keep dressing, salt, pepper etc in my office cupboard.
Give it a try, it's a lot less effort than many assume.
Sounds like hassle but it isn't really
My big problem with taking in food is that I have normally eaten it by 10:00am. I am going to have to work on the will power.
pp
Sainsbury's Basics - Coleslaw, 100 g 107 4 0
Tesco - Couscous, 50 g as sold 135 27 5
Sainsbury's Basics - Crunchy Salad, 100 grams 21 3 1
Sainsbury's - Cooked Roast Chicken Drumsticks , 1 Drumstick 89 0 14
Sainsbury's - Cooked Roast Chicken Drumsticks , 1 Drumstick 89 0 14
Tesco Value - Chocolate Mousse, 1 pot 80 11 3
Calories 521
Carbs 45
Protein 37
Tesco - Couscous, 50 g as sold 135 27 5
Sainsbury's Basics - Crunchy Salad, 100 grams 21 3 1
Sainsbury's - Cooked Roast Chicken Drumsticks , 1 Drumstick 89 0 14
Sainsbury's - Cooked Roast Chicken Drumsticks , 1 Drumstick 89 0 14
Tesco Value - Chocolate Mousse, 1 pot 80 11 3
Calories 521
Carbs 45
Protein 37
Pickled Piper said:
My big problem with taking in food is that I have normally eaten it by 10:00am. I am going to have to work on the will power.
pp
That could have been me that wrote that. Sandwiches always get gone by 10:30am at the latest.pp
Actually that last bit about working on the will power isn't me at all.
I tell you what’s well tasty for a mid-morning snack… cracked black pepper Ryvita with natural peanut butter spread on it. With a cup of coffee it is pretty much heaven right there.
3 Ryvita’s with a generous helping of peanut butter will give you 279 calories, 15g of fat, 24g of carbs + 10g of protein.
You could also put some cottage cheese with chive & onion and sprinkle on a bit of cinnamon & paprika… maybe a touch of cayenne chili powder for less calories and fat if you are short on cals.
Dammit I’m hungry and I’ve got an hour til lunch.
3 Ryvita’s with a generous helping of peanut butter will give you 279 calories, 15g of fat, 24g of carbs + 10g of protein.
You could also put some cottage cheese with chive & onion and sprinkle on a bit of cinnamon & paprika… maybe a touch of cayenne chili powder for less calories and fat if you are short on cals.
Dammit I’m hungry and I’ve got an hour til lunch.
Yep. Just olive oil and rolled in a selection of herbs and spices then baked in a foil tent. Piece of piss and quick too.
I rarely buy cooked/prepared food. I just have to make an hour or so a couple of times a week, into glass containers then portion up when needed.
... or have I missed a whoosh? The tinned salmon or the baked?
I rarely buy cooked/prepared food. I just have to make an hour or so a couple of times a week, into glass containers then portion up when needed.
... or have I missed a whoosh? The tinned salmon or the baked?
Today ive had.
4 eggs (2 of them were whites only)+ tiny bit of milk mix it up and bosh it in the microwave for 3min
100g Turkey breast ( already cooked )
Some Peas, Brock and Spinich ( already cooked )
Half a spoon of Light Mayo
Mix it all up looks a bit horrible but its really nice. Less than 5 min to make jobs jobbed.
4 eggs (2 of them were whites only)+ tiny bit of milk mix it up and bosh it in the microwave for 3min
100g Turkey breast ( already cooked )
Some Peas, Brock and Spinich ( already cooked )
Half a spoon of Light Mayo
Mix it all up looks a bit horrible but its really nice. Less than 5 min to make jobs jobbed.
burwoodman said:
Looks like the salmon wedge (170)+ approx 100 cals in the salad. 200 in the tinned salmon and beef. Pretty low energy lunch. I do the same albeit not as nice. Cottage cheese(low fat), diced olives and gherkin with tuna. Everybody thinks it's disgusting but I like it.
Probably yes, I'm not much of a calorie counter these days. I had a couple of eggs and steamed broccoli for brekkers,the above for lunch with a grapefruit and a few almonds for pud then just had a couple of pork loins with braised red cabbage & onions, carrots and asparagus. And some figs for afters. I'll probably have a square or two of 85% dark chocolate with a few more nuts before bed.
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