If your New Year’s resolution is to live a healthier lifestyle and lose weight, then sort through your nutrition is a huge contributing factor.
You need to make sure you eat a diet rich in nutrients and vitamins, as well as meals that will keep you fuller for longer to avoid snacking throughout the day.
And Dr. Michael Mosley, famous for popularizing Fast 800 And 5:2 Dietsis on hand to help you with delicious and nourishing low-carb recipes perfect for packing lunch – from sausage rolls to soup.
The diet guru has built an online community of Fast 800 fans on Instagram, and the team regularly posts helpful tips and inspiration for people looking to achieve their health goals.
A recent article focused on low-carb meal ideas, and experts say the secret is to make sure they contain healthy fats, protein, and fiber.
These will keep your energy levels high, stave off the post-lunch slump, and keep you satisfied until dinner.
From healthy sausage rolls to protein-packed quiche, here are some of Michael’s low-carb lunch ideas to try this week. Full recipes and more ideas can be found on the Fast 800 Website.
High protein quiche
This egg-based, low-carb idea is perfect for breakfast. It eliminates the pastry, as a traditional quiche would have, but it certainly doesn’t compromise the taste.
It contains almost half of your recommended daily protein in just one serving and has the added benefit of being keto and fasting-friendly.
You will need:
- 8 large free-range eggs
- 120 ml of whole milk
- 120 g crumbled ricotta cheese
- 80 g frozen spinach, thawed
- 2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, chopped
- 120 g grated cheddar cheese
- 80 g thawed and shelled beans
Low Carb Sausage Rolls
Sausage rolls may not seem like they’re associated with healthy eating, but by making them yourself, they can be.
This low-carb breakfast recipe is gluten-free, has less than 200 calories per serving, and is high in healthy fats that help keep you full longer. Ideal for pre-prep, these sausage rolls can be stored in the freezer until ready to enjoy.
You will need:
- 2 large free-range eggs
- 170g almond flour
- 200 g grated mozzarella cheese
- 40 g melted butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 stalk of celery
- ½ zucchini, grated
- 300 g minced pork
- 2 teaspoons of fennel seeds
- salt and pepper
You can view the full recipe at Fast 800 Website.
Minestrone soup
Soups are a classic winter lunch choice because they’re hearty, healthy, and easy to make in large batches.
It’s also filling, packing almost 40g of protein per serving and only takes 20 minutes to prepare from start to finish.
You will need:
- ½ onion, diced
- 1 stalk of celery, diced
- 2 teaspoons of olive oil
- 1 clove of garlic, chopped
- ½ tablespoon of tomato paste
- 250 ml chicken broth
- ½ red pepper, diced
- 20 g edamame beans
- 100 g cooked chicken, chopped
- 15 g grated parmesan
Read the full recipe here.
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Frittata with feta, peas and mint
Similar to quiche, this egg-based recipe is great for using up any leftover vegetables you might have in the fridge.
With only 309 calories per serving, they provide the ideal protein boost to keep you satisfied until your evening meal. Store it in the refrigerator for a few days to take with you when leaving the house and enjoy at lunchtime.
You will need:
- 1 teaspoon of olive oil
- 40 g (1.4 oz) feta, cubed
- 30 g (1 oz) frozen peas, thawed
- ½ spring onion, thinly sliced
- 2 eggs
- Fresh mint
Discover the full recipe here.
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