If you are a
working man, you know how important lunch is. You can't function without a good
lunch. A good lunch is the difference between feeling great during the
afternoon and feeling worn out. Many times we skip on lunch. We don't either
eat the right things, or don't eat at all. I know several people who don't eat
any lunch at all. Especially women, they think they can skip this meal
and not have to
worry about it. I'm the type of person who can't skip a meal.
Maybe one of
the reasons is that I can't turn down a good meal. Though, if I don't eat, I
can feel it. Nothing will make you feel like shit quicker than skipping a meal.
We all know what it feels like. What do you do? You don't have time to fix a
good lunch before you go to work. Or do you? Of course you do. If you are in a
relationship, you have more than enough time. One thing I would
suggest is that
you alternate fixing each others lunch. One day you fix both of your lunches,
while the next day have her fix both of them. This will give youtime to do the
other things that you need to do.
You can also
fix your lunch before you go to bed at night. By doing this, you don't have to
rush yourself. Which, will make your day that much better. I hate having to
rush in the morning. What kinds of things should you fix? Here we will go into
some simple things to fix.
Tuna and Bell
Pepper Pocket
3 (6-ounce)
cans drained, solid white tuna (in water) Ѕ cup chopped bell peppers
ј cup chopped
celery ј cup sliced onions 8-12 lettuce leaves (preferably green)
2 medium-size
sliced tomatoes (8-12 slices total) 3 tbsp. fat-free Italian
dressing 1
tbsp. dried oregano 1 tbsp. black pepper 4 (6-inch) pita breads
Combine tuna,
green peppers, celery and onions in a bowl. In another bowl,
combine
dressing, black pepper and oregano, pour it over the tuna mix and stir.
Refrigerate for
a few hours. When serving, put 2-3 tomato slices and 2-3 lettuce leaves in each
pita bread. Add tuna mix to pitas. There's enough for 4 servings.
I love this. I
don't think there is a better easier lunch item than this.
Black Bean
Salad Ѕ (8-ounce) can drained black beans 1 (15-ounce) can drained whole kernel
corn 4 chopped green onions Ѕ chopped green bell pepper 3 diced tomatoes Ѕ
avocado peeled, pitted and diced Ѕ (2-ounce) jar pimentos 2 tbsp. lemon juice 3
ounces fat-free Italian salad dressing ј tsp. garlic salt Combine Italian
dressing, black beans, green onions, corn, bell pepper, avocado,
pimento,
tomatoes, and lemon juice in a bowl. Add and toss pepper, salt and garlic.
Store in Tupperware and refrigerate. Offers up three delicious servings for
that big appetite of yours.
This is another
great one.
Smoked Chicken
Sandwich Ѕ (8-ounce) loaf sourdough bread ј tbsp. vinegar 2 tbsp. chopped
parsley 1/8 cup low-fat mayonnaise or fat-free salad dressing ј cup chopped
bell peppers (you can't go wrong with bell peppers) Ѕ small onion thinly sliced
Ѕ medium sized tomato sliced 8 (1-ounce) slices low-fat mozzarella cheese 2
cloves minced garlic 8 (1-ounce) slices lean chicken 1 tbsp. black pepper Slice
the loaf of bread horizontally. Remove some soft bread from inside each half.
Stir mayonnaise and vinegar together. Add parsley, bell peppers, black peppers,
and garlic to the mix. Let stand for 15 minutes. Layer the bottom of the loaf
with 4 slices of chicken and cheese, then layer with half of the onions and
half of the tomatoes. Spread half of the mayonnaise concoction and repeat the
entire process from the start with the remaining ingredients. Close the sandwich
with the second bread shell and chill until it's ready to serve. When serving,
cut loaf into 3 wedges (secure loaf with wooden sticks for a better cut). Makes
3 servings. There you have some easy lunch ideas. Try these, you are sure to
love them.
Breakfast is
the most important meal of the day. I'm sure that you heard that all the time
when you was a kid. But, it is true. Breakfast is one of those meals that
people today tend to skip. I really don't understand this. Maybe this is why
people are so uptight in the morning. They have the shakes from not eating. You
might have a busy lifestyle, but you need to make sure that you have time for
breakfast. Breakfast is one of those meals that you must eat. I don't think
there is any choice about it. I know that most people who do eat breakfast,
tend to be the type that run out of the house with a donut in their hand. This
really isn't a good idea. I don't know why people jump to the sugary breakfast
foods. I guess it is why people drink coffee. They need that bolt of energy to
wake them up. Or they think that maybe they can avoid eating a good meal by
eating something full of sugar. After all, they feel energetic after eating a
bunch of sugar.
Have you ever
noticed how hard it is to wake up at work? Have you noticed how during the day
you get tired? This is because you aren't getting the right foods for
breakfast. You don't realize how important this meal is. Every day you should
have a good meal for breakfast?
What are some
good things to eat for breakfast? First, let's start off with what you
shouldn't eat. Don't eat donuts. For the reasons we spoke above. Don't eat any
cereals that are loaded with sugar. This is nothing more than
empty calories.
They don't offer you anything. Not only that, but too much of this and you will
gain weight. Have you ever noticed how sluggish you feel before lunch? This is
because you are eating too much sugar!
Don't eat a ton
of fried foods. Don't eat a bunch of bacon, fried eggs, and some french toast.
The added fat will weigh you down.
Don't eat those
pasties that come in the boxes. These are loaded with sugar. They don't offer
you anything that is actually good for you. They rob you of all the things that
you should be eating. Don't load up on coffee. Don't think because coffee can
give you energy, that you can drink it instead of eating. Now, what you should
be eating.
Eat a cereal
that is low in sugar. Cereal with milk is a great breakfast. It is a good all
around meal. Try a new egg sandwich. People seem to love the egg sandwiches at
fast food restaurants. Why not make one at home? You can put some cheese or some
lean ham on yours. Use your imagination, these are fun to make.
Eggs are good
for breakfast. I'm not going to go through the whole mess about how they say
eggs are bad for you. Don't buy it. Eat them, but eat them in moderation.
Pancakes. These
can be great from time to time. Try to get yourself one of those griddles that
you don't need to add fat too. If you get one of those, you will be able to eat
these more often. To cut down on calories. Instead of using butter and syrup,
put fresh fruit on yours. I love eating mine with fresh fruit on top of them.
Juice is great
for breakfast. Get that pick me up that you need without the caffeine of
morning coffee. You don't have to worry about getting the shakes if you drink
too much juice. Though, you might get the shits, but not the shakes.
Old fashioned
toast. This is still a great thing to eat. Just don't load it up with too much
butter or other things.
Oatmeal. I know
that most of you probably hated oatmeal when you were a kid.But, this is some
great stuff. Add some milk and a bit of sugar and you have a breakfast that
will stick to your ribs.
Fruit salad can
be great for breakfast. I love things that taste refreshing that don't take all
day long to make. Throw your favorite fruits together and call it a meal! There
you go. A good breakfast isn't as hard as you might think that it is. All you
have to do is stay away from the drive through window and you will be fine.
Also, don't eat those pasties in a box. They are nothing but junk food.