Does anyone have a suggestion for quick protein packed lunches - especially post morning workout? Currently doing turkey or tuna fish sandwiches....any suggestions for alternatives?
My Husband and I will grill different proteins on Sunday and have it all week for lunch. Different healthy options like ground turkey burgers with cheese, lean pork chops and chicken breast. I take 3 oz for my lunch with a green and sometimes a 1/2 sweet potato.
Beans, quinoa and tofu are great sources of protein. They can all be made into different salads. One of my favorites is a black bean quinoa salad with tomatoes, carrots, peppers, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil and salt.
Hi, @DebbieJ! Here are a few suggestions (from a Nutrition Consultant 🤗😞
- Hard boiled eggs + rice cake(s) with mashed avocado.
- Chocolate chia pudding (prep the night before) + nut butter and fruit.
- Overnight oats (add 1-2 scoops protein powder, as well as ground flax and chia seeds for more protein and fiber).
- Lettuce cups with ground beef — saute the ground beef the night before; for breakfast, add it to butter lettuce leaves with sliced avocado, sriracha, and sliced cucumber. I also like to add a drizzle of Primal Kitchen's soy-free teriyaki sauce!
Hi Debbie,
When I was working (retired in 2018) I would buy salmon and bake it. Then portion it into 3 oz each and use it in salads. It is a good choice if you have refrigeration where you work available. You could also take it and microwave it to rewarm if you don't like cold salmon. When I baked it I would use lemon and various herbs for flavor. Sometimes I would bake with real maple syrup, and mustard topping.
A salad with beans, nuts, fruit, lettuce, etc. One of my faves is spinach with a little cubed chicken, dried cherries, slivered almonds, onions and cherry tomatoes. Try to think of how to get fiber, vitamins (fruits/veggies) AND protein if you can.
Hi Debbie,
As a ACE-FNS CPT and Integrative Nutrition Heath Coach, I first would ask you; what are your goals for post workout ? What was your workout like ? Strenous or light? This can be a difference in what post workout meal/hydration is needed.
Usually the main goal of post exercise fueling is to replenish glycogen stores and facilitate muscle repair. Studies show post workout meals include mostly carbs accompanied by some protein. An example may be: Spinach salad with tomatoes, chickpeas, green beans and tuna and a whole grain baguette.
( eliminate tuna if needed ). Hope this helps.
@brendalamparyk
Lentil soup. Hummus with whole grain bread and avocado. Nuts handful. Absolutely love barakus nuts; high in iron and fiber.
chickpea salad with greens. Black bean and rice burrito or bowl ( add broccoli, carrots tamari)
always eat leftover from night before.
coconut yogurt with a cut up banana. Hope this helps. ✌🏻Brenda
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