Healthy Diet Plan for Women: Lunch
Ok we’re well on our way in Phase 3, and you should have had some pretty healthy breakfasts this week (if not please read Healthy Diet Plan for Women).
Today we’re going to look at some super healthy and yummy lunch ideas. Some of you may ask about calories but I want to get you out of that head state because I think it leads to too much stress when eating and leads you down a wrong path. A much better idea is to try these ideas and see how your body specifically changes.
In other words, increase or decrease your portion size according to how your body feels. If you’re not fully satisfied after eating then add some more veggies and make sure to drink lots of water so you get more minerals and nutrients and allow the water to also satisfy any dehydration (which may be disguised as hunger).
If you are wondering if you should have had a snack between breakfast and lunch, the answer is a definite YES! But let’s take everything a step at a time and first focus on your staple meals. Of course, I will be including an article dedicated specifically for healthy snacks, but in the meantime I would suggest ordering yourself some Whey Protein powder. The benefits are completely overwhelming and I even have my mom enjoying the benefits from including it in her diet. I highly recommend Optimum Nutrition Complete Protein Diet as it includes riboflavin and folic acid which has extra benefits for women.
Have any questions or feedback about any of this? Please leave a comment below, I would love to get more feedback from you ladies, don’t be shy!
Sample Healthy Diet Lunch Ideas
Healthy Lunch Idea 1:
Flaxseed wrap
Lean ham slices (3 or 4)
Yellow Pepper slices
Organic greens
1 tbsp organic mustard (organic mustard has been proven to have more nutrients)
Sprinkle of ground black pepper
Side of celery
Healthy Lunch Idea 2:
Spinach wrap
Lean turkey slices (3 or 4)
1 tbsp honey mustard
Organic greens
Cucumber slices
Sprinkle of ground thyme or corriander
Side of carrots
Healthy Lunch Idea 3:
Whole wheat wrap
Lean chicken slices (3 or 4)
1 tbsp reduced fat mayo
Organic greens
Tomato slices
Sprinkle of black pepper
Side of green pepper slices
Healthy Lunch Idea 4:
Tomato wrap
Lean chicken breast chunks (4 or 5)
2 Tbsp hummus
Organic Greens
4 Strawberries sliced
12 soy nuts
Lemon juice
Ground Black pepper
Healthy Lunch Idea 5:
2 cups fresh spinach
Handful of crushed walnuts
5-6 dried cranberries
Lean chicken breast chunks (4 or 5)
2 tbsp low fat cottage cheese
2 tbsp ginger soy dressing
Healthy Lunch Idea 6:
2 cups organic greens
Handful of crushed almonds
1/2 green apple sliced
Smoked salmon
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Fresh lime juice
Sprinkle of ground pepper
Healthy Lunch Idea 7:
2 slices whole grain bread (or gluten free)
1/2 can white tuna (or fresh tuna gets major bonus points!)
1 tbsp low fat mayo
Handful spinach
2 small carrots sliced
Fresh lime juice
Conclusion Healthy Diet Plan for Women: Lunch
I don’t know about you but this list of lunch ideas has made me pretty hungry, and the great thing is that they are all very tasty and extremely healthy. Be creative with this and add different herbs and spices to really bring out the flavour. Also remember to add as much of your favorite vegetables as you like, it’s hard to go wrong with that.
When you’re ready for your healthy dinner ideas go here – Healthy Diet Plan for Women: Dinner
Please give me feedback and leave other ideas on this article by leaving a comment below, I appreciate it very much!
Do you have any suggestions for lacto-ovo vegetarians who don’t eat the meat slices?
I will have to look into this but I have heard that hemp products are some of the finest for strict vegans.