I have put together 4 lunch time ideas for you to take to work. They do not take a lot of time to make and can be easily put in a lunch box and carried in your work bag. lunch time has never been so easy!
1. Tuna Egg Sandwich
Let's start simple, all you need is 2 slices of brown bread (if you are really watching your weight you can buy a smaller size loaf where the calories can be as little as 60 calories a slice)
Add half a tin of tuna (in spring water) onto one side of your bread and egg on the other!
For an extra kick, finely slice your egg and mix with low fat mayonnaise and mustard, you can add celery, onions and lemon juice too.
Add a piece of fruit for after and you are done!!
2. Soup!
If you have access to a microwave that is. Pop your soup in a flask or a tupperwear.
Try Creamy Broccoli Soup.
What you need-
1 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
5 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 lbs broccoli, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, finely chopped
Directions
Heat oil over medium heat in a large nonstick saucepan.
Add onion and garlic, reduce heat to low, and cook until softened, about 7 minutes.
Add broccoli, salt, and a pinch of pepper; stir well to coat.
Add broth and lemon juice; raise heat and bring to a simmer. Partially cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently until broccoli is very tender, about 25 minutes.
Transfer soup to a blender and puree, in batches if necessary, or use a hand blender.
Serve hot, garnished with a small broccoli floret, if desired.
If you feel rather hungry add a slice of wholegrain bread on the side.
3. Salad, Salad, Salad.
If you fancy a light lunch be creative with salad.
Start with the basics -
Lettuce
Cucumber
Tomato
Onion
Peppers
Celery
Beetroot
Add an extra -
Egg
Ham
Chicken
Tuna
Fruit
Mixed Beans
Seeds
Chickpeas
Cheese
Prawns
Olives
Get creative!
4. A weight trainers special! Chicken, rice and peas.
I know it may not sound the most amazing but it can hit all your necessities if hitting the gym after work. If you are having a late dinner you can obtain your carbs now rather than later, if watching your weight.
All you need is brown rice, skinless chicken breast (grilled or roasted) and peas. Simples!!
If looking to make it more interesting try kidney beans instead of peas and add a side salad.
Richard Taylor Personal Training Club
www.richardtaylorpt.co.uk
"Changing your lifestyle to incorporate exercise and proper nutrition is not easy. But it is definitely a journey with endless rewards that are well worth achieving"
