00:0017, Gut-Healthy, High-Protein Lunches for Better Blood Sugar.
00:04If you're looking to manage poor gut health symptoms like fatigue or headaches and improve
00:08your blood sugar levels, these high-protein lunch recipes are ideal.
00:13Each meal is low in saturated fat and sodium, following a diabetes-friendly diet.
00:18They include gut-healthy ingredients like beans, onions, and leafy greens, with at least
00:2315 grams of protein to keep you full and nourished.
00:27Try recipes like our black bean queso wraps or farro salad with arugula, artichokes, and
00:32pistachios for tasty and healthy lunches.
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00:36Avocado, Tomato, and Chicken Sandwich.
00:38In this healthy chicken sandwich recipe, mashed avocado creates a creamy, healthy spread.
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00:46Creamy Pesto Chicken Salad with Greens.
00:48This variation on creamy chicken salad replaces half the mayonnaise with basil pesto.
00:53Serve over greens or as a sandwich.
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00:58Farro Salad with Arugula, Artichokes, and Pistachios.
01:01Pre-cooked farro makes this dish quick to prepare and minimizes cleanup since you can
01:06mix it in the serving bowl.
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01:09Chicken and Cucumber Pita Sandwiches with Yogurt Sauce.
01:13Cucumbers add refreshing flavor and crunch to this Greek-inspired chicken pita with a
01:17quick cucumber yogurt sauce.
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01:21Shrimp Salad with Peanut Dressing.
01:23Applesauce in the peanut dressing adds a sweet, tart flavor that pairs wonderfully
01:27with shrimp.
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01:30Sweet Potato, Kale, and Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing.
01:34These hearty kale salads last for four days, perfect for meal-prep lunches.
01:39Dress the salad and add peanuts just before serving.
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01:43Smoked Salmon Salad.
01:45Nicosia.
01:47This twist on the classic Nicosia salad uses smoked salmon instead of tuna and adds extra
01:52vegetables.
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01:54Black Bean Queso Wraps.
01:56Easy wraps filled with black beans, corn, red pepper, and creamy queso, quickly cooked
02:01in a panini press.
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02:04Chicken, Quinoa, and Veggie Bowl.
02:06This one-dish meal has 19 grams of protein to keep you full and satisfied for hours.
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02:14Spicy Slaw Bowls with Shrimp and Edamame.
02:16A 10-minute spicy cabbage slaw serves as the low-carb base for this veggie-packed lunch,
02:21topped with high-protein edamame and shrimp.
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02:26Cheesy Chipotle Cauliflower Mac.
02:28Pureed cauliflower is mixed into the creamy cheese sauce in this comforting skillet pasta.
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02:34Lentil Burgers.
02:35Vegan lentil burgers accented with walnuts and fresh marjoram, served with whole-grain
02:40mustard and roasted sweet potato wedges.
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02:45Beef and Bean.
02:47Sloppy Joes.
02:48A healthier version of the classic, using beans to increase fiber and reducing sugar
02:53and ketchup to cut 12 grams of added sugar.
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02:58Vegan Superfood Grain Bowls.
03:00This nutrient-packed grain bowl comes together in 15 minutes using pre-washed baby kale,
03:05microwavable quinoa, and pre-cooked beets.
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03:10Strawberry Balsamic Arugula.
03:11Salad.
03:12A fruity green salad with chicken, featuring sweet strawberries, peppery arugula, tangy
03:17feta, and a balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
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03:22Make-Ahead Spinach and Black Bean Burritos.
03:24Egg, bean, and cheese burritos designed for freezing and perfect for busy days.
03:30Suitable for breakfast or lunch.
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03:33Pulled Chicken and Pickled Veggie Wraps.
03:36Colorful chicken wraps with marinated radishes, onions, and carrots for a salty crunch and
03:41extra vegetables.
03:43These high-protein lunches are designed to support gut health and blood sugar management
03:47while being delicious and satisfying.
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