Good non perishable foods9/25/2023 ![]() ![]() Store bought crackers are great – try the Trader Joe’s brand. ![]() Store bought packets are a great option, or you feel free to make your own.īaked cheese “crackers” – a relatively new food that I just love – all they’re made from is cheese so they’re a great low carb food. Nut butters – I love getting nut butter packets – you can buy them in 1-2 Tbsp amounts. Nuts & seeds are the perfect food to keep in your lunch bag Let’s talk first generally about foods that don’t even need any refrigeration – I’ll go by food group instead of by food item in order to cover more foods. So many of the meals I’ll recommend below follow this low carb structure. You also want to keep the lid closed until lunchtime, to make sure it’s still safe to eat.įor lunches & dinners, I generally follow my “formula” – you might have seen this referred to as #thatformula on Instagram:Ģ cups non-starchy vegetables (about 50 calories total)ġ “regular” serving of protein (about 150 calories total) In addition, many find eating fewer carbs: Improves mental clarity reduces inflammation, decreases bloating, and improves skin complexion. Eating fewer carbs can: reduce appetite aid in more weight loss (2 to 3 times as much in fact, compared to low-fat diets) – AND weight is typically lost around the abdomen, which is the most dangerous location of body fat and lower blood sugar, blood pressure, and triglycerides, and raise HDL (the good kind) and improve the pattern of LDL (the bad kind) cholesterol. Strong research supports lower carb approaches for healthy, sustainable weight loss. I generally recommend sticking with a low-carb approach for optimal nutrition and weight management. You always have to make sure your lunch is safe to eat. We don’t want to leave food out at room temperature over 2 hours, but using an ice pack in your lunch can keep your food safe for ~5 hours. We of course don’t want food to be in the danger zone – bacteria grow quickly between 40 ☏ and 140 ☏, doubling in number in as little as 20 minutes. We, of course, don’t want food to be in the danger zone – bacteria grow quickly between 40 ☏ and 140 ☏, doubling in number in as little as 20 minutes. That’s why we need lunches that are EASY and fast. Rotate foods near the end of their shelf life by using them first.If you’re anything like me, life is always on-the-go. To make sure your stored food is safe and nutritious when you need it, pay attention to the shelf life of each item. Consider vacuum-packing your crackers to prolong their freshness. The extra fibre in whole grain cereal or whole wheat crackers pays off when you’re particularly hungry. You may not be able to make eggs and toast during the storm, so settle for cereal or crackers, which are a good replacement for bread and make a fine substitute for your carb intake. ![]() For nuts and seeds, look for vacuum-packed containers, which prevent the nuts from oxidizing and losing their freshness. Stock up on these high protein, high-energy foods-they’re healthy and convenient for snacking.
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