{"id":164752,"date":"2018-05-15T12:56:29","date_gmt":"2018-05-15T12:56:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=164752"},"modified":"2018-05-15T12:56:41","modified_gmt":"2018-05-15T12:56:41","slug":"how-to-make-your-lunch-healthier-step-by-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2018\/05\/15\/how-to-make-your-lunch-healthier-step-by-step\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Your Lunch Healthier Step by Step"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you want to improve your diet? There are many ways to do that. A lot of them can be successful, but you have to choose the one that fits your personality. Sometimes starting with what you already eat and going from there is the best approach. Let\u2019s look at some examples of small changes you can make.<\/strong>
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Are you an abstainer or a moderator?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re an abstainer, then making small gradual changes is probably not good enough for you. You prefer to go all out, declare what\u2019s ok and what\u2019s off-limits, and stick to that no matter what. On the other hand, if you\u2019re a moderator, you have no problem with small steps and even having \u201cbad\u201d foods in moderation without the risk of binging. You\u2019re more likely to succeed if you avoid strict diets and find your way through small steps.<\/p>\n

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Vitamins and Minerals: Saut\u00e9d Shrimp with Buckwheat<\/span><\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n<\/div>\n

Make gradual improvements<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The step-by-step approach should work best for moderators, it doesn\u2019t make anything off-limits and it doesn\u2019t tell you how much you have to change. You\u2019re allowed indulgences as long as you make improvements to the way you normally eat.<\/p>\n

Lunch level 1<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2022 Lunch means going for a fast-food take-away.
\n\u2022 You eat your burger, fries, and soda on the way back to work.
\n\u2022 You can\u2019t imagine a lunch without a sweet dessert at the end of it.<\/p>\n

Lunch level 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2022 You choose a better restaurant than the closest greasy burger place.
\n\u2022 You order something with real meat in it and have a small salad along with fries.
\n\u2022 You don\u2019t eat on the go. You sit down at your desk to read the news while you eat.
\n\u2022 You make a choice to have either soda or dessert, not both.<\/p>\n

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How to Make Your Breakfast Healthier Step by Step<\/span><\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n<\/div>\n

Lunch level 3<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2022 You prepped the burger patties at home and bought some good cheese, lettuce, and buns.
\n\u2022 You bring everything to work and put the burger together there with a side of baked potatoes.
\n\u2022 You leave your desk for lunch to slow down and socialize with your co-workers while you eat.
\n\u2022 You only have soda a couple of times a week, the rest is only water.<\/p>\n

Lunch level 4<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2022 You regularly cook and enjoy any home-made meat, not just burger. You always have some fresh veggies and boiled potatoes or brown rice alongside it.
\n\u2022 You take a break to relax and eat your meal outside to get some fresh air too.
\n\u2022 You only drink water or tea with your lunch, no soda, no desserts.<\/p>\n

This is just one example. You can end up with a nutritious lunch without meat, you can go for legumes instead, or replace potatoes with an avocado and stay low-carb. Just keep in mind, not everybody needs to get to level 4. It\u2019s certainly better to move up at least one level than none at all. Next time we will take a look at dinner!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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