{"id":286,"date":"2011-08-10T14:20:00","date_gmt":"2011-08-10T18:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/digorg.com\/napfitpt\/a-guest-blog-from-chef-melissa-the-dinner-rescue-crew\/"},"modified":"2012-03-05T09:42:54","modified_gmt":"2012-03-05T14:42:54","slug":"a-guest-blog-from-chef-melissa-the-dinner-rescue-crew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digorg.com\/napfitpt\/a-guest-blog-from-chef-melissa-the-dinner-rescue-crew\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guest Blog From Chef Melissa & The Dinner Rescue Crew!"},"content":{"rendered":"
LET’S DO LUNCH!<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n

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If you think you\u2019ll just skip lunch, think again. A healthy lunch is a beneficial meal for several reasons.  <\/u><\/u><\/div>\n
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<\/u>1.       <\/span><\/u>Eating lunch fills in the \u201cgap\u201d between breakfast and dinner which keeps your metabolism<\/a> running in \u201cdrive\u201d.  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.<\/u><\/u><\/div>\n
<\/u>2.       <\/span><\/u>Eating lunch gives you the right ammunition<\/a> against becoming ravenously hungry later…then blowing out your calorie intake late in the day \u2013 most likely with junk food. Skipping lunch is setting yourself up for nutrition sabotage later.<\/u><\/u><\/div>\n
<\/u>3.       <\/span><\/u>Eating lunch within 4 hours of exercise<\/a> has shown to enhance workout benefits as compared to those who do not eat within 4 hours of exercise.<\/u><\/u><\/div>\n
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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!<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

LET’S DO LUNCH! If you think you\u2019ll just skip lunch, think again. A healthy lunch is a beneficial meal for several reasons.   1.       Eating lunch fills in the \u201cgap\u201d between breakfast and dinner which keeps your metabolism running in \u201cdrive\u201d.  Even a small lunch will re-energize you and keep blood sugar levels in check. Include a serving … <\/p>\n

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