A good lunch recharges our bodies with nutrients to carry us through the afternoon affairs and help us to reduce stress among its many benefits.
Why is it important to have lunch?
Let us face it, all of us have been pressed or too busy to take that deserved mid day break.
A good lunch recharges our bodies with nutrients to carry us through the afternoon. Lunch reduces stress and gives our brain a reset button.
This second meal refuel our energy tank. That is why it needs to be special and packed with nutrients.
How to make your second meal a great experience?
Get a rainbow of colorful food, assorted textures and flavors in your meal.
How can I get a healthy lunch?
Everything comes down to one word: Preparation
If we prepare our lunch at home, it will be good to have all ingredients lined up beforehand and place it in various containers.
Shop variety of products, beans, vegetables, leafy greens, fruits, nuts, dry fruits, fresh herbs, dry, seasonal herbs, balsamic vinegar, vinegar with mother, avocado oil, olive oil and olives. (See lunch menu for suggestions) Do not be afraid to try new veggies each time that you eat them.
These products make your meal delightful and promote satiety.
Prepare lunch for various days, create a menu, and prepare a variety of dressings. So each meal could be different.
If you work from home, stick to a schedule and do not skip lunch. Perhaps, you can take your lunch outdoors, weather permitted.
If you choose to purchase your lunch out do not overindulge. Think about your choices. Heavy meals can make you lethargic and tired. So it will defeat the purpose of this second meal. When possible choose olive oil, lemon for dressing. Many prepared dressing are packed with hidden calories. Which is a bummer.
If you are looking for a second whim, sit down and have your lunch. Your body and brain will reward you.
What considerations make a good lunch?
Eating fresh ingredients with minimum processing
Balance protein, vegetables, carbohydrates and healthy fat
Think in terms of portions
Summary:
A good lunch helps us recharge our energy, reset our brains. It supports us through weight control. Generally, individuals that do not stop for lunch nibble and end up eating more. This second meal can be done with preparation and we cannot take it for granted.