This week, let's start eating less flour products and more whole, intact grains. Do you sometimes feel sluggish and tired after eating? Take the time to honor what food you put in your body and observe how it makes you feel.
Lunch doesn’t have to be another sandwich or pizza slice!
A great alternative option is to cook more quantities of a healthy dinner, then use leftovers for lunch. Just pack and go!
Another option is to put together a quick bowl or salad. There is an infinity of combinations that you can make happen in a bowl!
- Lettuce, spinach, chickpeas, shredded beets, shredded carrots, quinoa, walnuts, balsamic dressing
- Arugula, tomato, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, falafels, millet, tzatziki sauce
- Kale, mandarins, red cabbage, mixed beans, farro, tahini lemon dressing
- Black beans, spinach, tomatoes, corn, brown rice, salsa
Basically any greens + legumes + veggies + sauce/dressing will do! Add nuts and seeds for even more nutrients!
We find that by having whole grains and legumes prepared in advance in the fridge (canned legumes work well too), it makes it easy to put a salad together in a few minutes.
Grab your favorite container and get creative with colors, flavors and textures!
Let me know if this inspires you to make some changes.