Easy Low Calorie Lite Lunch Ideas
Low calorie lunch selections cooked to perfection is satisfying to eat while reducing total caloric intake. Turkey is a healthy option due to its high protein content, low in fat and high in essential vitamins and minerals including vitamin B12, vitamin B6, niacin, choline, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium. The dark meat tends to have more vitamins and minerals but also contains more fat and calories per serving. Turkey contains the essential amino acids tryptophan the body can not produce on its own and must be obtained by the diet. It plays a crucial role in various bodily functions, primarily a precursor to melatonin and serotonin. The body converts tryptophan into serotonin, a neurotransmitter that influences mood, sleep, appetite and pain sensation. Serotonin is then converted into melatonin, a hormone that regulates the sleep wake cycle in humans. Tryptophan is naturally found in a variety of protein rich foods including poultry, red meat, fish, dairy products like milk, yogurt, cheese, eggs, legumes, nuts seeds, whole grains, oats, quinoa, buckwheat.
Eating roasted turkey for a lite lunch offers several health benefits primarily due to its nutritional profile. Turkey is a good source of protein essential for building lean muscle, repair and also helps with satiety and a state of feeling full satisfied with your meal. 3 ounces of roasted turkey meat is only 88 calories, 1.41 grams fat, 3.58 grams carbs, 14.52 grams of lean protein per serving. Roasted turkey can be easily purchased at any local deli counter in your local grocery store. Roasted turkey salad lettuce wraps are a simply delicious lite lunch when paired with a side salad and one serving of fruit and dressing on the side. Roasted turkey can be made into various recipes like BLT Turkey wraps, Quick & Easy California Turkey Club Wraps, Turkey Pesto Sandwich, Turkey Ranch Club Wraps, Turkey Cheddar Rollups, Turkey Vegetable Soup, Turkey Meatballs, Turkey Taco Salad Bowl, Ground Turkey burger topped with all the fixings lettuce, onion, pickle, drizzled with Paleo Honey Mustard salad dressing for a touch of sweetness.
Low calorie lite lunches consisting of 300 calories per serving is satisfying to eat using portion control options. 3 ounces of roasted beef is only 213 calories, 12.62 grams of fat, 0 carbs, 23.3 grams of protein per serving. Lean beef is a good protein source providing high quality protein sources containing nine essential amino acids which is vital for muscle growth and repair. It is a good source of important nutrients vitamins like zinc, iron, vitamin B12 crucial for nerve and blood cell health, niacin vitamin B3 plays a role in energy production and nervous system function, vitamin B2 riboflavin helps convert food into energy and is important for growth and development, vitamin B6 is involved in metabolism and immune function, phosphorus is essential for energy production and bone health, potassium which plays a crucial role in bodily functions which helps regulate muscle contractions, and nerve signals, regulates blood pressure, reducing the risk of hypertension and heart disease.
Choices of lean beef can be a tasty treat when paired with grilled vegetables as a side dish like slow cooker pepper steak, Grilled Stake Flank Tacos, Chimichurri Steak Bites, Beef Stir Fry with Vegetables, Salisbury Steak Meatballs, Pot Roast with Carrots, Onions and Au Jus Gravy, Beef Burritos topped with Greek Yogurt, low fat cheddar cheese, drizzled with Green Chile Sauce, Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole, Cowboy Spaghetti made with oodles of Zoodles, ground beef and tomato sauce is sure to please. “Consumption of lean beef meats is a valuable addition to a healthy diet, because it provides a complete protein source of vitamin B 12, iron, zinc.” PubMed. Delicious healthy quick and Easy low calorie lunches are simply delicious when paired with salads, sugar free beverages and desserts.
Cheers!
Patricia Lynn
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