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Healthy lunch ideas

janice74janice74 member
in 3rd Trimester

Ok, I just had McDonalds for lunch and it MUST stop (well, at least taper off). ?I thought I would start 3rd tri off with a new lunch plan (I have breakfast and dinner down ok). ?I have been eating a lot of hoagies and soup and I really want to eat healthier lunches that are higher in protein and lower in salt.

What do you ladies eat that seems to work for you and be healthy??

image Liam Henry: 9/5/09 Emmeline Claire: 5/23/11
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Re: Healthy lunch ideas

  • thatgirlangthatgirlang
    Honestly, during the week, I eat mostly salads for lunch. I add flavor to them with roasted veggies, lots of crunch with croutons or tortilla strips. I've recently discovered that I like a few sunflower seeds thrown in it. Sometimes I add chicken or fish. I try to switch them up a lot but this works for me since I tend to eat more carbs in the morning at breakfast and snack more in the late afternoon, evening. I don't feel like I've overeaten with salads for lunch.

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  • The New Mrs.The New Mrs.
    Salad. Add low sodium dressing or just use lemon juice or salsa instead. Add lots of veggies or even fruit and nuts.
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  • JCM083009JCM083009

    What about a healthy pasta salad?

    My latest fav. one to make (I make a huge batch and then we take it for lunches) is my greek pasta salad

    100% whole wheat rotini pasta (I like WF brand, most others are like cardboard to me)

    artichoke hearts (cut into fours)

    beats (sliced)

    olives (Whole Foods' olive bar has a greek blend of different ones thtat are great!)

    cucumber 

    Then I toss it all w/ greek dressing. 

    You could add chick peas or something for more protein. 

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  • StaceySnGeorgiaStaceySnGeorgia
    Sandwiches for me or soup and salad. Panera has a turkey/artichoke sandwich that is beyond heaven.
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  • achase123achase123
    I like to make extra of whatever was for dinner and then just heat up the leftovers.  I hate having to make something for lunch in the morning like a salad or sandwich so this seems to work the best for me.  Like if I make enchiladas I bring an extra in tupperware for my lunch.  Or often I want tacos (can you tell I'm craving Mexican food) I will make an extra one for lunch.
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  • janice74janice74 member
    hmmm maybe I could go the salad route and add chicken or cottage cheese. ?I really want to get the protein in there. ?My doula and hypnobabies is stressing get a LOT. ?Plus if I don't eat enough, I get sick. ? Of course that means cooking chicken breasts, but I guess I could make a few extra at dinner.
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  • ZaraLouZaraLou
    I packed my lunch for work every day throughout my pregnancy and i would bring a sandwich, yogurt, fruit, and pack of crackers.?
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  • tanya8tanya8

    imageachase123:
    I like to make extra of whatever was for dinner and then just heat up the leftovers.  I hate having to make something for lunch in the morning like a salad or sandwich so this seems to work the best for me. 

    this is what i do

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