Healthy lunch recipes for weight loss that take less than 15 minutes to prepare
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In search of some quick, easy and healthy lunch recipes for weight loss? We've got you covered! Not only are these recipes simple to prepare, they are also satisfying and will support you as you move closer to your weight loss goals.
Many of us are super BUSY! We have a lot to do and rarely have enough time to do it. While few of us plan to fail, we sometimes fail to plan. This is especially problematic when it comes to our eating habits. As a result, we end up making decisions around what to eat based on convenience and taste rather than health and nutrition. Falling into this type of habit on a regular basis will satisfy flavor cravings yet can sabotage our waistline and health. Read on for some quick, easy and healthy lunch recipes for weight loss.
Salads are a convenient way to get closer to meeting your daily vegetable and fruit recommendations. This is important because researchers have found that eating high levels of vegetables and fruits reduces the risk of certain cancers. A typical salad contains at least 3 servings of vegetables. Salads also tend to be rich in dietary fiber. Dietary fiber helps fill you up without adding calories. This helps with weight control. Eating a diet rich in dietary fiber also helps fuel the microbiome, a diverse colony of bacteria in our colon that helps to keep our bodies healthy.
This simple Mediterranean chicken wrap is very flavorful and the only ingredient that needs refrigeration is the feta cheese (which can be easily omitted). Serve it in the wrap of your choice.
Servings: 2
I have been really into cucumbers lately! They are so versatile and easily take the place of bread if you are following a grain-free eating plan or simply trying to watch your carbs. Here's a quick and easy recipe for Low carb cucumber sandwiches.
Servings 2
Enjoy!
Servings 1
Serve over quinoa, cauliflower or brown rice.
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Updated: April 24, 2020
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