Today’s recipe is mostly about simplicity and convenience; even more so than health. In todays rush-rush-rush culture, time seems to be working against us. And then what happens? We end up getting our mid-day meal delivered through a window. It doesn’t seem to matter how healthy we try to be, if food isn’t quick and easy, it is just too easy to give in to the fast and unhealthy.
Turn lunch time into a no-brainer that contains provides convenience, nutrition, and energy to bring you through the second half of the day. The concept is simple: grab a few healthy items that you should already have on hand and require very little preparation, then add them to a bowl. Yep, that’s the formula!
By choosing whole ingredients, you can feel confident that you’re providing what your body needs to stay healthy and focused. Go ahead. Try it. And share this amazingly simple concept.
You never have the same lunch twice.
INGREDIENT OPTIONS
PROTEIN:
Hard boiled eggs (make in advance, refrigerate) Homemade Deli Meats
Legumes (garbanzo, black beans)
CHEESE:
Feta, Gorgonzola
NUTS:
Walnuts, Pecans, Almonds
OLIVES:
Green, Kalamata
SEEDS: (Raw, Unsalted)
Sesame, Sun ower, Hemp, Pumpkin
VEGGIES:
Carrots, Celery, Cucumber, Grape or Cherry Tomato, Broccoli, Cauliflower
Herbs
FRUIT:
Apple, orange, grapes, kiwi, blueberries
LETTUCE:
Romaine, Kale, Spring Mix, Spinach, Arugula
FATS:
Avocado
Oil – olive, coconut
INTRUCTIONS
- Select a few items from the list above and combine in a bowl.
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Include a citrus wedge to add flavor
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