Lunch. Keep it simple.
As a personal trainer and health coach to some of the world’s busiest clients, I advise people to keep lunch simple.
Choose grab-and-go foods like raw veggies, a good quality cheese, and organic lunch meat rolled up. Enjoy with pre-made hardboiled eggs or a handful of almonds. A huge salad with a viniagrette dressing is a great option to keep you satisfied without afternoon sluggishness.
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Snacks. Always be prepared.
It’s a good idea to keep healthy snacks with you at all times. Those office treats will soon be unrelenting and passing them by will be hard if you don’t have a back-up. Raw unsalted nuts, fresh or dried unsweetened fruit, and toasted coconut are easy to have on hand, and they’re packed with nutrients. Make these delicious protein balls ahead of time and satisfy that sweet tooth.
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Pumpkin and Chocolate Protein Balls
Photo credit Melanie Redd
Pumpkin/Cacao Protein Balls
Ingredients
2 scoops chocolate or vanilla protein powder
3 tablespoon shredded coconut
1 tablespoon flax seeds
1/4 cup pure pumpkin (canned)
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp pumpkin spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoon natural almond or peanut butter
1-2 tablespoon coconut or almond flour
Prep
Mash ingredients in a bowl with a fork until the consistency’s thick enough to roll into balls. If needed, add 1 tablespoon coconut or almond flour at a time until your consistency is dense enough.
After you roll into balls, place on a dish and refrigerate for 30 minutes.