Healthy Lunches for Dieting
Healthy lunches for dieting is important because it is the meal that throws people off of their diets the most. This is because people are typically at work and forget to bring healthy meals with them when they go to work or to school. Healthy, easy to make meals or critical to your success when dieting. I try to teach my clients to go low carb in the middle of the day. This is because you don’t want your blood sugar to spike while sitting at a desk job. Blood sugar spikes cause fat accumulation. These diets will help prevent fat gain and keep your metabolism going.
1. Dustin’s No Bread Turkey Club Wrap
Ingredients:
4 slices of Bacon
1 Huge Slice of Lettuce
2 Slices of Deli Turkey
1 a Slice or Two of Tomato
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Nutrition: 220 Calories Fats: 11g Carbs: 6g (net) Protein: 20g
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Nutrition: 138 calories Fats: 2.5g Carbs: 4g net Protein: 24g
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3. Chick-fil-A Grilled Nuggets
One of the few fast food options that are healthy, Chick-fil-A nuggets are tasty and healthy for you. Will be more expensive than other options on the list, however they are a great option from a fast food restaurant.
Nutrition: 140 calories Fats: 3.5g Carbs: 2g Protein: 25g
4. Grilled Chicken and Broccoli
Many dieters have tried the old faithful chicken and broccoli to lose weight because it works! 4 ounces of grilled chicken and a serving of broccoli.
Nutrition: 242 calories Fats: 8g Carbs: 4 net Protein: 34.5
5. Wendy’s Chili
Affordable? Healthy? Wendy’s chili is full of protein and fiber and is great for the dieter.
Nutrition: 170 calories Fats: 5g Carbs: 12g net Protein: 15g
6. Dustin’s Tempeh BLT Wrap
Tempeh is a “cousin” of tofu. It isn’t for me, however vegans love it! It is extremely high in protein, and this will give you the protein requirements you need!
Nutrition: 382 calories, Fats: 26 g Carbs: 17g carbs net Protein: 23g
7. Grilled Chicken with Hearty Green Salad w/Oil and Vinegar Dressing
One of my favorite lunches of all time. I grill 2 pounds of chicken breast so that I have 6 ounces of chicken breast per meal. Pair with leafy green spinach/lettuce mix. I only use oil/vinegar dressing because it is low carb, high healthy fats.
Nutrition: 464 calories, Fats: 15g Carbs: 16.5g carbs net Protein: 52g
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Thanks for reading and please share with friends,
Dustin Holston
Sports Nutritionist and Personal Trainer