LET’S DO LUNCH!
If you think you’ll just skip lunch, think again. A healthy lunch is a beneficial meal for several reasons.
1. Eating lunch fills in the “gap” between breakfast and dinner which keeps your metabolism running in “drive”. Even a small lunch will re-energize you and keep blood sugar levels in check. Include a serving of protein along with carbohydrates for maximum benefit.
2. Eating lunch gives you the right ammunition against becoming ravenously hungry later…then blowing out your calorie intake late in the day – most likely with junk food. Skipping lunch is setting yourself up for nutrition sabotage later.
3. Eating lunch within 4 hours of exercise has shown to enhance workout benefits as compared to those who do not eat within 4 hours of exercise.
Folks with hectic lifestyles can still find time to eat a quick, healthy lunch. Next time you go grocery shopping add turkey, roast beef, yogurt, pre-cut veggies and fruit and whole grain crackers to your cart for quick grab and go lunch options. No more skipping lunch!