Keeping it Simple
𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘁 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲
As we are all adjusting to new schedules, choosing to simplify some part of our routine allows energy to be focused in other areas. One area I focused on was a simple lunchtime.
Whole unprocessed food is always the best choice, but sometimes simplicity is needed. Lunch meats and jerky can be a nice option while considering a few things.
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹. Choose products that have minimal ingredients.
When choosing deli meat or other jerky products I prefer those without nitrates/nitrates. (Some say those preservatives are OK because they are naturally occurring in many foods.) Applegate or Plainville Farms are nice options while Hormel Natural Choice is not the best, but it is better than many other choices.
𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘀 Chicken Stick: chicken, water, black pepper, white pepper, sea sat, celery powder, vinegar, rosemary, in natural sheep casing.
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 Deli Organic Turkey Breast: Water. Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Sea Salt, Organic Potato Starch, Organic Chicken Broth, Rosemary Extract.
𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 Organic Turkey Breast: Organic Turkey Breast, Water, Sea Salt.
𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗹 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲: Turkey Breast Meat, Water, Salt, Potato Starch, Turbinado Sugar, Rice Starch, Carrageenan (from seaweed), Baking Soda, Cultured Celery Powder, Cherry Powder, Sea Salt.
𝗦𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿. Many deli meats and jerky contain added sugar. The label should read less than 1 or 2 grams. It is not necessary and meat can still taste fantastic without it.
After you have found your choice of meat, keep it at the center of your meal. 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗭𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗜𝗡. Eating your protein first will provide for fullness four hours to come.
