A Fail-Proof Healthy Lunch

 

Chicken and vegetables got you down?  Tell me about it.  My weekly meal prep typically consists of the same ingredients: chicken, brown rice, and some vegetables.  After a while it can get a little bland and boring though.  Let’s make this healthy lunch a little more exciting.

Cue my two favorite ingredients – salsa and avocado.

Who doesn’t want a little bit of kick and a little bit of creamy added to their lunch?  Nom!  A couple of reasons why these are the perfect additions to a boring lunch… 1. Salsa adds so much flavor for very little calories.  Two tablespoons are just 5 calories!  2. Avocado is a healthy plant fat that you shouldn’t be hesitant to include in your diet (c’mon, have you ever had guac?).  Fats, coming in at 9 calories per gram, increase satiety after a meal.  At this calorie content, it takes our bodies longer to break it down meaning you’ll stay fuller longer!  Including avocado in your lunch will prevent you from experiencing hunger pains too soon after lunch.

How does my lunch measure up?  Here’s what I include and the nutritional info:

• 5 Ounces of Chicken
• ¼ Cup Brown Rice
• 1 Cup of Vegetables, Yellow Squash and Zucchini recently
• 3 Tbsp Medium Salsa
• ½ Medium Avocado

Calories: 354   Carbohydrates: 24 grams   Fat: 15 grams   Protein: 31 grams    Fiber: 8 grams

You don’t have to be a top chef to be able to throw together a healthy and tasty lunch.  I encourage you to explore with different ingredients like this to switch up your lunches.  Not even sure where to start with meal prep?  Check out my Weekly Grocery List post and its free printable.  What do you enjoy packing for lunch?  Share in the comments below.