My hubby is on the cusp of becoming a diabetic and we are working hard to keep his blood sugar stable. The sugar spikes that he gets from carbs are crazy and it takes a while for his sugars to stabilize once they spike.
His triggers show up when he is not prepared for meals and then has to scramble to find something that is low or no carb. I have been trying to keep easy-to-grab foods like the quick Chicken Salad recipe I shared with you the other day. OMG, when I make that, he takes a massive serving for lunch, and that will hold him well until dinner.
Quick Keto Bento Lunch Idea
Sometimes I make him a bento box which he enjoys too. Here is a keto lunch plate I made for me! Easy and delicious.
One of the hardest things in this transition is getting him away from the ‘meal’ model we grew up on. Heck, it took me a bit too! We don’t need three full meals every day to satisfy our hunger and health. One full meal and something filling like omelets, a bento box, or a lunch plate is perfect for the other meal or two.
At the last minute the other day, he did not have anything prepared for lunch so I threw together this box to take. Granted, it does contain some processed meats, which we do not eat often, but he wanted bologna, so that is what I got him. I love adding the nuts for minerals and the seeds for a bit of salty. The pickles add another layer for the taste buds and reduce cravings.
Filling, easy, and a no-brainer if you keep easy items like this at home. It reduces bad choices, and while it is not a perfect plate, it is better than what he would have gotten without it. I am definitely one who believes in the 90/10 rule. 90% of good choices will overcome the 10% of poor choices.
I hope that this quick keto bento box idea helps your eating changes. What is your favorite lunch to go? Share some of your ideas below!
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Hi! I’m Chris! Just a Midlife Wife sharing about life’s journey; screaming and kicking through it while supposedly aging gracefully…
Focusing on healthy living, low carb & keto, things I am loving right now, and life in general.