Sometimes, you just need to go outside, breathe some fresh air and watch the clouds float by. If you are able to bring your lunch outside I highly recommend it. Get out of the break room, the office or cubicle, find a grassy spot, park bench or patio table to eat lunch. My job has me attached to a computer most of the day but when I can I bring my lunch outside and I am always in a better mood and more productive the rest of the day because of it. Scientists are beginning to find evidence that being in nature has a huge impact on our brains and behavior, helping us reduce anxiety and stress and we already know those play a role in weight gain; another reason to take it outside...
Here are a few of my most recent low carb, protein packed bento box lunches. Click on the highlighted links for recipes and resources...
Pink Box (top left): Carne Asada Steak
Green Box (top right): Guacamole
Blue Box (bottom left): Kale Salad with Shredded Cheese, Carrot and Cucumber
Pink Box (top left): Cheese Cubes
Green Box (top right): Pistachios
Blue Box (bottom left): Hard Cooked Egg on a Stick with Everything Bagel Seasoning (Trader Joe's or Bagel Spice Online)
Orange Box (bottom right): Blueberry Muffin Quest Protein Bar turned into "Cookies"
Pink Box (top left): Greek Yogurt sweetened with Sugar Free Vanilla Torani Syrup
Green Box (top right): Raspberries and Blueberries
Blue Box (bottom left): Shelly's Cinnamon Churro Mini Ricotta Pancakes
Orange Box (bottom right): (in the little blue container) Sugar Free Maple Syrup
Pink Box (top left): Cottage Cheese sprinkled with Cinnamon
Green Box (top right): Shelly's Chai Spice Protein Granola
Blue Box (bottom left): Green Grapes (Salt & Pepper and Hot Sauce for the Egg)
Orange Box (bottom right): Hard Cooked Egg
Pink Box (top left): Lettuce Salad with Shredded Cheese and Salsa
Green Box (top right): Guacamole Packet (Trader Joe's)
Blue Box (bottom left): Leftover Cooked Chicken
Orange Box (bottom right): Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Quest Protein Bar turned into "Cookies"
Pink Box (top left): Mustard Packet and Cheese Cubes
Green Box (top right): Pickles
Blue Box (bottom left): Roast Beef Cold Cut Roll-ups
Orange Box (bottom right): a hunk of Quest Waffle Cereal Bar
More Bento Box lunches, FAQ's and an Online Source for them
My Bento Pinterest Page (Tons of Lunch Ideas)
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