Three Diabetes-Friendly Lunches for the Office
Packing a lunch for the office can feel time-consuming and daunting, especially when you have a million other things to do in the morning. Try these recipes for a healthy and filling midday meal in the office.
#1. Wraps and Sandwiches
a diabetes-friendly lunch, it’s essential to focus on meals that help maintain stable blood sugar levels. Wraps and sandwiches can be excellent choices if prepared with the right ingredients. Focus on whole grain breads that a high in fiber, lower fat condiments, and amble veggies and protein-based filler!
Classic Turkey
Opt for a hearty whole wheat bread with this classic turkey, onion, lettuce and tomato sandwich.
Tuna Salad
When it comes to simple, easy, and wallet-friendly lunches, nothing is better than the classic tuna salad.
#2. A Bento Box
A bento box is a traditional Japanese single-portion meal that is commonly used for packed lunches. It typically consists of a variety of foods arranged in separate compartments within a single container, making it both visually appealing and nutritionally balanced.
Glucose Friendly Bento Boxes
Dietitian and diabetes care and education specialist, Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, CDCES, CPT, shares her quick and easy approach to building glucose-friendly bento boxes to pack for work or school.
#3. Chilled Pasta Salad
Bringing pasta salad to work is incredibly convenient and versatile. Not only is it easy to prepare and pack, but it also makes for a satisfying and nutritious lunch option. By incorporating a variety of colorful vegetables and lean proteins into your pasta salad, you can create a well-balanced meal that helps keep your blood sugar levels stable.
ADA Food Hub Pasta Salad
This delicious pasta salad from the American Diabetes Association Diabetes Food Hub portal is a great choice. With less than 40 grams of carbohydrate per serving, it fills you up without spiking blood sugar levels. Try swapping out white pasta for whole wheat or chickpea pasta for added protein and fiber.
