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Whether you have a traditional job, run a home office, or stay home with the kids, lunch can be a tough meal to get right. Not only is it difficult to find the time to eat, but it can be even more difficult to consume the right foods once you find the time for lunch. Add to that the need to follow a candida diet, and it may seem easier to skip food altogether; however, it is possible to fit a quick and simple candida-friendly lunch into the day, even for people on the go.
While people tend to believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, lunch also has a nutritional impact on the day. Skipping lunch means your brain is missing out on important nutrients to keep functioning at an optimal level throughout the day. A nutritious lunch can also keep afternoon sleep at bay or at least minimize it.
Being prepared is key when it comes to making sure you have a nutritious candida-friendly lunch every day. When there’s no preparation, it’s much easier to hit the local deli with coworkers and consume processed foods and yeast triggers like sugars and white flour.
And of course, few things are worse for the person with candida than the vending machine at the office: chips, soda, cookies, fruit juice, donuts. All of these can feed hunger, but they also feed candida!
On the other hand, though, for the stay-at-home person, it can be more tempting to munch on unhealthy foods from the cabinets or snack on the kids’ carb-laden lunches if one isn’t prepared and without a plan.
So what’s the answer to making lunch the right, candid-friendly way? Have a plan. Plain and simple. If you are someone who prefers to plan meals for the week or for the day, write down a plan and stick to it as closely as possible.
If you’re stuck when it comes to candida lunch ideas on the go, take a look at some of the candida recipes below to get you started:
pecan butter sandwich
Ingredients:
1-2 slices of sprouted grain, unleavened/sugar bread, such as Ezekiel 4:9 bread, toasted
Unsweetened natural nut butter, such as almond, cashew, macadamia, or peanut butter
Serve with some sliced greens, an apple, and even a cheese stick and you have a well-balanced meal.
hummus and vegetables
Ingredients:
Plain or flavored hummus, homemade or store-bought (just check labels for sugar!)
cucumbers and carrots
Vegetables are great for dipping in hummus. A cheese stick is also a good complement. A bag of fresh berries or an orange is a great way to end the meal.
Green salad with cubed turkey or tofu
Ingredients:
Salad Garnishes: lettuce, spinach, cucumbers, bell peppers, shredded carrots, hard-boiled eggs
Cubed turkey or firm tofu
Dressing based on Red Wine Vinegar and Olive Oil
Combine the ingredients and enjoy. It can also be sprinkled with cheese or nuts and served with low-sugar fruit for dessert.
As long as you take the time to come up with a meal plan and shop and prepare food ahead of time, lunch is truly an easy meal for candida to prepare. Eating a healthy lunch is a great way to break up the day and ensure your body is fueled up and ready for whatever the afternoon throws at you.