Low or no carb lunches

[CdnCarrie]

I’m struggling with ideas. In the winter I make soups.
Salads are okay.

I’m diabetic not on a keto diet,.

 

[monsterkitty]

Grilled chicken breast
Salads
If you can get Birdseye Frozen veggies, they have some protein blends that are great for lunches.
Turkey wrapped in lettuce
Tuna salad

Make extra of what you made for dinner and eat the leftovers for lunch

 

[RamblingMad]

Are you trying lose weight during the pandemic?

Read this:

https://www.outsideonline.com/2411420/coronavirus-weight-gain-exercise-anxiety
and this:

https://www.outsideonline.com/2410272/the-biggest-loser-reboot
Give that your diabetic, you really should talk to someone that can help with meals appropriate for your medical condition. I wouldn't sweat it right now.

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

A burger with the dangerous carb loaded bun replaced with two pieces of fried chicken.

 

[CdnCarrie]

Are you trying lose weight during the pandemic?

Read this:

https://www.outsideonline.com/2411420/coronavirus-weight-gain-exercise-anxiety
and this:

https://www.outsideonline.com/2410272/the-biggest-loser-reboot
Give that your diabetic, you really should talk to someone that can help with meals appropriate for your medical condition. I wouldn't sweat it right now.

I have! Trust me. Nurse educator and dietitian.
Just a constant struggle to come up with original ideas for low/no carb lunches.
I do sometimes have leftovers.

Soups was my go to in winter. Need a new go to,
WFH now so don’t need to pack lunch.

Weight loss isn’t the goal. It’s keeping my A1C in check.

 

[Kay7979]

We often eat some kind of meat with a wedge of cheese or an avocado, maybe adding a non starchy vegetable like broccoli or cauliflower. We also like full fat Greek yogurt.

 

[JoanneAZ]

I’m also diabetic and following a low carb/keto diet. These are some things I eat that are easy to throw together.

Chicken breast or browned ground beef with some Italian seasoning, low carb marinara (I use Rao’s), and mozzarella &/or parmesan cheese.

Hamburger Bowl- Browned ground beef with shredded cheddar cheese, chopped dill pickles, chopped onion, mustard, mayo, diet ketchup (I prefer G. Hughes). You could change the condiments to diet thousand island dressing (Walden Farms) and shredded lettuce to give it more of a Big Mac flavor.

Taco bowl- ground beef or shredded chicken with homemade taco seasoning (search keto taco seasoning for a recipe), cheese, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, chopped tomato, etc.

Tuna, egg, or chicken salad. I like to eat this on Quest chili lime protein chips, gives it a little kick.

Lunch meat and cheese sandwich with lettuce instead of bread.

Low carb “wings”- Shredded/chopped chicken with Buffalo wing sauce and ranch or blue cheese dressing.

For snacks or accompaniments I bring a cheese stick or a measured portion of nuts or berries. If you want something sweet try Lily’s chocolate, it’s sweetened with stevia and erythritol, I like the caramel sea salt the best.

 

[RamblingMad]

I have! Trust me. Nurse educator and dietitian.
Just a constant struggle to come up with original ideas for low/no carb lunches.
I do sometimes have leftovers.

Soups was my go to in winter. Need a new go to,
WFH now so don’t need to pack lunch.

Weight loss isn’t the goal. It’s keeping my A1C in check.

Have you tried tandoori chicken?

 

[CdnCarrie]

I’m also diabetic and following a low carb/keto diet. These are some things I eat that are easy to throw together.

Chicken breast or browned ground beef with some Italian seasoning, low carb marinara (I use Rao’s), and mozzarella &/or parmesan cheese.

Hamburger Bowl- Browned ground beef with shredded cheddar cheese, chopped dill pickles, chopped onion, mustard, mayo, diet ketchup (I prefer G. Hughes). You could change the condiments to diet thousand island dressing (Walden Farms) and shredded lettuce to give it more of a Big Mac flavor.

Taco bowl- ground beef or shredded chicken with homemade taco seasoning (search keto taco seasoning for a recipe), cheese, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, chopped tomato, etc.

Tuna, egg, or chicken salad. I like to eat this on Quest chili lime protein chips, gives it a little kick.

Lunch meat and cheese sandwich with lettuce instead of bread.

Low carb “wings”- Shredded/chopped chicken with Buffalo wing sauce and ranch or blue cheese dressing.

For snacks or accompaniments I bring a cheese stick or a measured portion of nuts or berries. If you want something sweet try Lily’s chocolate, it’s sweetened with stevia and erythritol, I like the caramel sea salt the best.

Thanks! Some good ideas there.

 

[low-key]

Give me Carbs or give me Death

 

[superme80]

While this site is Keto, the recipes are delicious.
https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/

 

[CdnCarrie]

Give me Carbs or give me Death

I miss bread!!!

 

[low-key]

I miss bread!!!

if someone told me not to eat bread, I would put them in a head lock until they said uncle

 

[Imzadi]

I'm pre-diabetic. Or I was. I lost a lot of weight in the last few weeks. My pre-diabetes was weight dependent. Some stuff I swear by:

Quinoa - the only grain that is a complete protein. It doesn't spike my blood sugar levels. It can be eaten just like rice or a pasta substitute. Sprinkle in salads like couscous.

Barilla Protein Plus pasta. Very high in protein, Omega 3s & fiber. Protein comes from chick peas, & egg. Tastes exactly like "regular" pasta. Just cook it a couple minutes longer. If you have it with a meat sauce or a cheese sauce, that's extra protein. Sprinkle it into salads. Also doesn't spike my blood sugar levels.

Laughing Cow Light cheese. Low fat. Good for a snack with veggies

A handful of almonds or cashews.

Eggs - can be had so many ways.

Hummus - can be a snack or appetizer. Sometimes I put a huge dollop (thinned down with water,) into a salad in place of dressing.

Chicken breast, as others mentioned. It can be prepared so many ways: teriyaki sauce, BBQ sauce. Tonight I had it grilled with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano & basil, S&P, sliced into a salad. There's chicken Caesar salad. Poached, it can be diced for chicken salad, or curried chicken salad, or dilled chicken salad.

A 1 ounce cube of Parmesan cheese is 10 grams protein. It's great for nibbling on. Or shredded or grated over pasta, salads, into sauces.

A 1 ounce cube of Swiss cheese is 4 grams protein.

I also sometimes add canned beans to salads instead of meat. Canned white canellini beans or canned black beans (low sodium,) well rinsed, are actually rather bland tasting on their own. Added to salads, they absorb the salad dressing and taste like the dressing. Or I sprinkle chick peas into salads. Add shredded cheese for extra protein.

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

Give me Carbs or give me Death

Your proposal, is accepted.

 

[#1hoosierfan]

Tuna salad. I use a can of tuna, 1 boiled egg, a bit of chopped onion, dill relish, pepper, and enough mayo to hold it all together.

 

[NYCgrrl]

Lettuce wraps. Romaine, endive leaves, and butter leaf are my preferred greens for this use. Sturdy but flavorful.
Main course salads such as a salad Nicoise, chef's salad, Waldorf (cute served in a hollowed out apple which you can eat of course). One of my personal favorites is a chicken curry salad with nuts and dried fruit added. Easy to make with microwaved poached chicken.
Baba gnoush (store bought, some markets sell them made with quinoa or bulgur instead of rice), hummus, roasted pepper plate.
Spaghetti squash covered with your favorite pasta sauce. Really good w/ puttanesca or another quick sauce made with canned clams, parsley, garlic and reduced clam juice.
Tuna packed in olive oil on a bed of roasted red peppers seasoned w/ mint, fresh or dried, and a squeeze of lemon.
Rice wraps make a fine appetizer or lunch. A fav recipe:

https://www.williams-sonoma.com/recipe/summer-vegetable-rolls-with-rice-noodles.html
HTH!

 

[Kathryn Merteuil]

I am not diabetic or doing keto, but I have been doing the low carb dieting the past several months with a lot of success losing weight. I started off keeping carbs below 50 per day and then kind of eased off of that. I don't really count carbs anymore, I just developed habits that prevent me from eating a lot of carbs. Some of my "go to" stuff is:

Salad (of course), I make salad the "main course" of every meal besides breakfast.

Starkist makes some prepackaged tuna and chicken stuff that is low carb.
Low carb tortilla shells. I found some that are like 3 net carbs.

I also like to make my own chicken and tuna salad. I use plain nonfat Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise along with canned chicken or tuna. I also mix in some dill relish and dijon mustard.

I also like to make a "Buffalo chicken" spread kind of thing. I use Greek yogurt, Buffalo chicken sauce, canned chicken, shredded cheese. Throw that in the toaster oven for about 20 minutes. It is good with low carb tortilla shells. Maybe a little ranch to dip it in too

Turkey bacon is good and either low/no carb. I put that in the toaster oven and it turns out great in my opinion. Of course eggs don't have carbs, but we are venturing more into breakfast territory.

Aldi has a "no carb" bread available too. It has some carbs, but it is cancelled out by the fiber. I have been eating a couple slices a day of that, mainly as toast. I have not gained any weight back or noticed any difference.

Although I don't have it for lunch, sometimes I make my own version of pizza. I use pizza sauce on a low carb tortilla shell and add mozerella cheese and throw that in the toaster oven. It takes a little bit of practice to kind of "pre-bake" the tortilla shell to get it a little crispy before adding the rest and baking it.

 

[holden]

I'm not a carb expert, but I think these are low carb:

Cold soups are an option if you like soup...gazpacho, avocado, etc. Some soups might have more carbs (pea, for example).

Vegetable based meals (ratatouille, maybe sausage & peppers/onions?, grilled veggies...). Stick with low carb veggies (avoid carrots, potatoes, etc.)

Fish with veggies (grilled, baked in parchment, etc.)

Seafood (shrimp, lobster, etc.)

There are low carb breads out there (sprouted grain bread, etc.)

 

[RangerPooh]

I try to be low carb and find myself doing bowls: taco or fajita: meat, onion, pepper, cheese. Limited sauce and sour cream.

Grilled chicken or steak with onions and mushrooms. Grilled sausage with bell peppers.

The kids love grilled cheese but I’m supposed to avoid it. When I behave I’ll cut off a piece of grilling cheese and lightly toast on both sides. Caribe Queso Blanco, sold at Costco.