It can be a real challenge figuring out how to feed
yourself properly without overeating when you work from home, since the kitchen
is always right there! It’s also tricky to do so without a lot of fuss
because time can be tight on workdays. I want my workday lunch to be
healthy and uncomplicated, but also somewhat attractive. It’s hard,
though. It’s so easy to just shove some snacks or leftovers in your mouth
throughout the day, never taking the time to realize what you’re eating…
let alone enjoy it!
I think it’s important, when possible, to have a break away
from your desk for a nice meal. Having a proper lunch on a nice plate or
tray feels like a little indulgent break in the middle of the workday, but it’s
also good for you and discourages mindless eating. With the warm weather,
if you can take your meal outside and get some fresh air, it’ll be even
more refreshing. Though, if you just want to eat your nice lunch while
watching YouTube videos, I get it, believe me!
These simple and healthy lunches for Virtual Assistant are currently my easy, lovely summer workday
meals.
Mediterranean platter. Probably my favorite type
of meal is a sort of snack-tray lunch. Obviously, you can change this up
to your liking, but just to get you started here are my favorite ingredients:
A small hunk of feta
(or sometimes I substitute for whatever cheese we have on hand)
Black olives
Cucumbers and
tomatoes
A little sea salt
Plain yogurt mixed
with dill
Hummus or beans
Crackers
Slice the cucumber and tomatoes and sprinkle with sea
salt. Put olives, yogurt, and hummus or beans into little bowls or as
dollops on a plate. Spread everything out on a tray. Serve with your
favorite lunch beverage. I’m a big sparkling water fan, but if you’re your own boss,
you could go full Mediterranean and have a small glass of red wine! The
whole meal looks really festive and also like a lot of food.
Ploughman’s lunch. Another snacky-type lunch.
This one includes:
Sliced meats, like
turkey or ham
A handful of almonds
Whatever veggies you
have on hand
A hunk of cheddar
Adding a nice piece
of bread would make this lunch even more delightful
Basically, this one follows the same instructions as for the
Mediterranean platter, above.
Zoodles with marinara. I am late to the Zoodles
party, but now that I’ve had them I’m in love! These are quick and easy to
make if you have a spiralizer, and only need to be cooked for a few
minutes. There is really only three ingredients in Zoodles:
Zucchini
Olive oil or other
cooking oil
Sea salt
I top with a simple homemade marinara made from fire-roasted
canned tomatoes, balsamic, olive oil, spices, etc. It makes a big, pretty
bowl of food and is great when feeling like a hot lunch for a change.These are the three afternoon meals I’m currently loving. I
think what I like most is just taking the brief pause in my day to take
care of myself. Bonus points if it’s Instagram worthy!
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