How to have a fast lunch and yet keep fit

As a working person, you should know how important your lunch is to your body. It cannot function without a good lunch. Having a good lunch can mean the difference between feeling great during the afternoon and feeling worn out. Many people either eat the wrong things or don’t eat at all. We all met people who don't eat any lunch at all – they’re usually women. They think they can skip their midday meal and not have to worry about it. Thankfully I'm the type who can't skip a meal. It’s simply because I can't turn down a good meal. Also, if I don't eat, I can really feel it. I feel like shit after skipping a meal. You know what that feels like.

What do you do when you think you don't have time to fix a good lunch before you go to work. Well, don’t you really? Of course you do have time. If you are in a relationship, then you could save time by alternately fixing each others lunch. One day you fix both of your lunches, while the next day have her fix both of them. This will give you time to do the other things that you need to do.

Another way is to fix your lunch before you go to bed at night, so that you don't have to rush yourself and your day would be so much more relaxed. I hate having to rush in the morning. If you’re at a loss about what to fix for lunch, here’s some suggestions:.

Tuna and Bell Pepper Pocket

3 (6-ounce) cans drained, solid white tuna (in water) ½ cup chopped bell peppers ¼ cup chopped celery ¼ cup sliced onions 8-12 lettuce leaves (preferably green) 2 medium-size sliced tomatoes (8-12 slices total) 3 tbsp. fat-free Italian dressing 1 tbsp. dried oregano 1 tbsp. black pepper 4 (6-inch) pita breads Combine tuna, green peppers, celery and onions in a bowl. In another bowl, combine dressing, black pepper and oregano, pour it over the tuna mix and stir. Refrigerate for a few hours. When serving, put 2-3 tomato slices and 2-3 lettuce leaves in each pita bread. Add tuna mix to pitas. There's enough for 4 servings.

Here’s my favourite. I haven’t found a better or easier lunch recipe than this.

Black Bean Salad ½ (8-ounce) can drained black beans 1 (15-ounce) can drained whole kernel corn 4 chopped green onions ½ chopped green bell pepper 3 diced tomatoes ½ avocado peeled, pitted and diced ½ (2-ounce) jar pimentos 2 tbsp. lemon juice 3 ounces fat-free Italian salad dressing ¼ tsp. garlic salt Combine Italian dressing, black beans, green onions, corn, bell pepper, avocado, pimento, tomatoes, and lemon juice in a bowl. Add and toss pepper, salt and garlic. Store in Tupperware and refrigerate. Makes three delicious servings for someone with a big appetite.

Here’s another all-time favourite.

Smoked Chicken Sandwich ½ (8-ounce) loaf sourdough bread ¼ tbsp. vinegar 2 tbsp. chopped parsley 1/8 cup low-fat mayonnaise or fat-free salad dressing ¼ cup chopped bell peppers (you can't go wrong with bell peppers) ½ small onion thinly sliced ½ medium sized tomato sliced 8 (1-ounce) slices low-fat mozzarella cheese 2 cloves minced garlic 8 (1-ounce) slices lean chicken 1 tbsp. black pepper Slice the loaf of bread horizontally.

Remove some soft bread from inside each half. Stir mayonnaise and vinegar together. Add parsley, bell peppers, black peppers, and garlic to the mix. Let stand for 15 minutes. Layer the bottom of the loaf with 4 slices of chicken and cheese, then layer with half of the onions and half of the tomatoes. Spread half of the mayonnaise concoction and repeat the entire process from the start with the remaining ingredients.

Close the sandwich with the second bread shell and chill until it's ready to serve. When serving, cut loaf into 3 wedges (secure loaf with wooden sticks for a better cut). Makes 3 servings.

So there you have some easy lunch ideas. Give ‘em a try. You’ll grow to love them like I do.

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