#lunch options

[heidiamalia]

would it be weird to get taco bell delivered later

[mystoryfortheaudienceoftheworld]

I can't decide if I want to use the last of my ground turkey to make a hamburger or taco salad for lunch tomorrow.

[bmsrockstar]

3 Light Lunch Options For The Weight Concious

3 Light Lunch Options For The Weight Concious

Trying to come up with healthy lunch ideas for weight loss can be a real challenge. And if you don’t plan your lunch properly, the chances are that you’re going to eat something unsuitable for your goals. The secret to healthy eating is to plan ahead.

So, if you can set aside a few hours at the weekend, or on a free weeknight, you can easily prepare healthy lunches for the week ahead that you,…

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[pjamma-sf]

EireTrea

The EireTrea food truck is parked near my office and I am kind of intrigued by the mash up of Irish and Eritrean cuisine. They seem to be such conflicting flavor palettes that shouldn't go together. Then again, the Filipino-Mexican truck is amazing. So it could work.

[coachjustin]

Q&A - Sad Salad Alternatives

I recently received this question from some co-workers and thought it was worthy of sharing with all of you dealing with the common issue of the lame lunch.

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Hey, Justin!

 Didn’t you mention being a trainer or something similar as a second job?

 Maybe you can help us. We’re trying to stay/get in shape, but we just can’t stand “sad salad” days anymore. We figure there has to be a healthy alternative that doesn’t feel like a punishment. Any recommendations? 

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Hey there,

 This actually a rather in-depth question, however without diving into personal nutrition goals, your exercise regimen and a bunch of other health-related issues… the short answer is: Yes, there are all sorts of delicious options that you can eat for lunch that are better than salad!

 If you think about it, there are really only two things you can control when it comes to eating:

The ingredients (including how you prepare said ingredients)

The quantity (both consumption levels and ingredient ratios)

 So analyzing each of these…

 Ingredients:

Aim for real foods that are sustainably grown and nutrient dense. Eat some meat, more vegetables and avoid simple sugars and grains as much as possible. If it has ingredients you can’t pronounce, it’s probably bad for you. Spend most of your time shopping in the meat and veggie areas; buy and eat real food as close to it’s actual form. Corn on the cob? Yes. Corn Syrup? Nope.

 This nutrition in 60 seconds gives another perspective on this: http://whole9life.com/2011/09/nutrition-in-60-seconds/

 Quantity:

Assuming you are eating quality ingredients and following guidelines, like those above – eat as much as you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle. What's more important is how you balance the ingredients so you’re getting the right ratios of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in your meals. 

 Zone diet recommends 40:30:30 (carbohydrates (40%), fat (30%) and proteins (30%)), however depending on your specific nutritional goals these can be adjusted accordingly by your nutritionist/trainer.

   TMI?

  So getting back to “sad salad” replacement options… by sticking to the guidelines above, the possibilities are endless.

The easiest in my opinion, assuming you cook, is to make extra of whatever you prepared for dinner and eat leftovers for lunch the next day. Here are two recipes that can easily be made in large batches and taste great for days after:

http://tinyurl.com/mlnfk9u

http://tinyurl.com/mvy5kef

Lettuce wraps are a fun sandwich alternative and so are Vietnamese Spring Rolls.

 …and if you are going to eat salad, make it an awesome one.

 Hope that helps!

-- CoachJustin

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Note: This is not designed to be the end all, be all of nutrition or proper dieting, rather just the start of a longer conversation on healthy eating and better living. So do your research and keep the questions coming!

[dorianhellfire]

After 2 doses of Dayquil cold and flu severe and 2 cups of hot green tea. I am human again |D

Now to risk it all and see what the cafeteria holds for me :D

[sixbucks]

BBQ SHRIMP & GRITS ~ $11.95 Jumbo Shrimp w/Spicy Sauce & Stone Ground Grits

[sixbucks]

SERIOUS FISH SANDWICH ~ $9.95 Batter-Fried Icelandic Cod or Grilled Mahi Mahi. Melted Monterey Jack, Homemade Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato & Red Onion, Brioche Hoagie