17 Gut-Healthy, High-Protein Lunches for Better Blood Sugar
Welcome to our channel! In this video, we present 17 delicious and nutritious gut-healthy, high-protein lunches designed to help you maintain better blood sugar levels. These recipes are perfect for anyone looking to improve their digestive health, manage their weight, or keep their blood sugar in check.
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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.
01:427.
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.
02:2411.
02:26Cheesy Chipotle Cauliflower Mac.
02:28Pureed cauliflower is mixed into the creamy cheese sauce in this comforting skillet pasta.
02:3312.
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.
03:0815.
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.