Many of my FaceBook friends have asked about low carb and paleo recipes for brown bagging. With this in mind, I am recommending 31 Paleo Brown Bag Lunches To Go as an easy way to access recipes for lunch.
Before we go any further, let’s define “paleo diet.” According to mayoclinic.org:
A paleo diet is a dietary plan based on foods similar to what might have been eaten during the Paleolithic era, which dates from approximately 2.5 million to 10,000 years ago.
A paleo diet typically includes lean meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds–foods that in the past could be obtained by hunting and gathering. A paleo diet limits foods that became common when farming emerged about 10,000 years ago. These foods include dairy products, legumes and grains.
“Paleo Diet: What is it and Why is it so Popular?”
Author: Mayo Clinic Staff
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/paleo-diet/art-20111182
Adherence to this diet means no breads or pastas made of grain or legumes; and no dairy items like cows milk, yogurt, or cheese. Also, honey is used as a sweetener instead of cane sugar. Because of the absence of these food groups, the paleo diet will tend to be lower in simple carbohydrates and sugars than other meal plans.
Scott’s book includes paleo versions of sandwiches, salads and hot main dish meals such as chili without beans and taco salad without tortillas. Sandwiches are to be wrapped in lettuce, and at least one recipe for enchiladas substitutes collard greens for the traditional corn tortilla wrap.
Here are some examples of recipes listed:
- Sandwiches: “Beef Lettuce Wraps,” “Ham Wrap,” Thai Chicken Wraps.”
- Salads: “Kale Crunch Salad,” “Lemon Salmon Salad,” “Sweet Chicken Salad,” “Stuffed Tomatoes,” “Orange Salad.”
- Hot main dishes: “Chicken Enchiladas,” “Beef Curry,” “Bacon and Beef Chili.”
While the hot main dishes will require the availability of an office microwave or Hot Logic device, there are also plenty of cold dishes that require less prep. I would strongly recommend that fillings for sandwiches be packed separately from lettuce wraps, to avoid unnecessary sogginess and mess.
Big plus: The author lists detailed nutritional info for each of the recipes.
You can purchase this book on amazon.com in Kindle ($5.99) or paperback ($7.99) form.
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