Whether you have a traditional job, have a home office, or stay home taking care of the kids, lunch can be a difficult meal to get right. Not only is it difficult to find the time to eat, but it can be even more difficult to eat the right foods once you find the time for lunch. Add to that the need to follow a candida diet, and it may seem easier to skip food altogether; however, it’s possible to fit a quick and easy candida-friendly lunch into the day, even for people on the go.

While people tend to think of breakfast as the most important meal of the day, lunch also has a nutritional impact on the day. Skipping lunch means your brain is missing out on important nutrients to keep it functioning at an optimal level throughout the day. A nutritious lunch can also keep afternoon sleep away or at least minimize it.

Being prepared is key when it comes to making sure you produce a nutritious, Candida-friendly lunch every day. When there’s no preparation, it’s much easier to go to the local deli with co-workers and consume processed foods and yeast triggers like sugars and white flour.

And, of course, few things are worse for the person with candida than the office vending machine: chips, soda, cookies, fruit juice, donuts. All of these can feed hunger, but they also feed candida!

On the other hand, however, for the stay-at-home person, it can be more tempting to munch on unhealthy foods from the cabinets or snack on the kids’ carb-laden lunches, if one is unprepared and without a plan.

So what’s the answer to making lunch the right way, the candida-friendly way? Have a plan. Plain and simple. If you are someone who prefers to plan meals for the week or day by day, write a plan and stick to it as closely as possible.

If you’re stuck when it comes to candida lunch ideas on the go, take a look at some of the candida recipes below to get you started:

nut butter sandwich

Ingredients:

1-2 slices of sprouted grain, unleavened/sugar-free bread, such as Ezekiel 4:9 bread, toasted

Natural unsweetened nut butter, such as almond, cashew, macadamia, or peanut butter

Serve with some sliced ​​vegetables, an apple, and even a string of cheese and you have a well-balanced meal.

hummus and vegetables

Ingredients:

Plain or flavored hummus, homemade or store-bought (just check labels for sugar!)

cucumbers and carrots

Vegetables are great for dipping in hummus. A cheese stick is also a nice addition. A bag of fresh berries or an orange is a great way to end the meal.

Green salad with diced turkey or tofu

Ingredients:

Salad garnishes: lettuce, spinach, cucumbers, bell peppers, grated carrots, hard-boiled eggs

Diced turkey or firm tofu

Dressing based on Red Wine Vinegar and Olive Oil

Combine the ingredients and enjoy. It can also be sprinkled with cheese or nuts and served with low-sugar fruit for dessert.

As long as you take the time to work out your meal plan and shop for and prepare foods ahead of time, lunch really is an easy meal to prepare for candida. Enjoying a healthy lunch is a great way to break up the day and make sure your body is fueled up and ready for whatever the afternoon brings.

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