Simple low carb lunches
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We’re taking the fuss out of lunchtime by showing you how you can mix and match ingredients to construct your own low-carb meal.
A fabulous guide to building any low-carb meal is to select a base of vegetables, alongside a portion of good quality protein, topped with some heart-healthy fats. Then, if it fits within your carb-budget, feel free to add a cupped hand-sized amount of starchier foods such as wholegrain pasta, brown pitta or potatoes.
Step 1: Vegetables
- Courgetti
- Spinach
- Lettuce
- Butternut squash
- Asparagus
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Kale
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Step 2: Protein
- Tofu
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Tuna
- Mackerel
- Salmon
- Ham
- Quinoa
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Step 3: Fats
- Avocado
- Nuts or seeds
- Olive oil
- Cheddar cheese
- Feta cheese
- Halloumi
- Butter
- Pesto
- Mayonnaise
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Here is some meal inspiration for the kind of lunch you could make:
Pesto Courgetti (v)
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Tofu and Avocado Salad (v)
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Prawn Cocktail and Iceberg Wedge
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Chicken and Feta Cheese Salad
![Image](https://res.cloudinary.com/grohealth/image/upload/v1667917004/i_Stock_484177108_e1555080371870_1024x652_daee2ce376.jpg)
Salmon and Spiced Grains
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Chicken Fried Cauliflower Rice
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