Welcome to Day 17 of our 31 Tips to a Healthier You Series! Today’s tip is very simple and extra important. It is an addition to tip #16 and will help make your Healthy Lunchbox easier to make than ever.
Here it is… simply begin to make extra for supper.
Extra Extra: Start Making Extra For Supper Every Night
I get so many emails about not having time to make lunch each morning which results in a fast food trip. There really is no excuse here. Simply make extra chicken for supper and set aside for tomorrow’s lunch. It really is that easy and should become a habit for each of you.
Add your leftover protein to a a salad with some nuts and fruit on the side and you have a complete lunch.
What to Make at Supper Time to Make Life Easier
This tip does not just apply to protein choices. There are many other supper options that can be stored overnight in the refrigerator that would taste just as good the next day. Here are a few examples:
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Mushrooms
- Peppers
- Chicken
- Boiled Eggs
- Turkey
- Edamame
- Tofu
- Cucumbers
- Brussels Sprouts
- Asparagus
- Quinoa
- Sweet Potato
- Chickpeas
- Brown Rice
Lunch Combination Options from DAMY
If you start making extra for supper but are still unsure how to put the leftovers together to make a complete lunch you can check out any of the following posts for inspiration. Here is a simple list of lunch ideas that you can “throw together.”
Healthy Loaded Veggie Taco Cups
Make extra of:
- Peppers (Yellow, Red and/or Orange)
- Black Beans
- Can Corn
- Black Olives
- Banana Peppers
- Avocados
- Lettuce
Go here to learn how to make this lunch.
Low Carb Shepherds Pie
Make extra of:
- Veggie Ground Beef
- Carrots
- Corn
- Green Peas
- Whipped Cauliflower
Go here to learn how to make this lunch.
Secret Pumpkin Bake
Make extra of:
- Firm Tofu (cubed)
- Bite-sized Veggies
- Tomatoes
- Zucchini (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- Pepper (diced)
Go here to learn how to make this lunch.
High Protein Vegan Fiesta Salad
Make extra of:
- Chickpeas
- Blackbeans
- Pepper
- Avocado
- Cucumber
- Quinoa
- Tomatoes
Go here to learn how to make this lunch.
Task for the Day
Start making extra food at supper time. This makes packing your lunch much easier and helps you stay on track when you are short on time.
Reminder: Drink 2.5L of water today!
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*Please be sure to consult a physician before embarking on any weight loss program. These tips are meant to be part of a healthy lifestyle and are not in any way meant to cure disease.
