Ever find yourself grabbing a quick bite during your lunch break and it's always the less healthy option?
It's all too easy to give in to those tempting treats on display when hunger strikes. But packing your own lunch is not only better for your health, it's kinder to your wallet too.
One GP has discovered the ultimate lunch formula that's so effective he eats it every day. Not only is it a breeze to whip up and light on the pocket, but it's also packed with all the essential nutrients, plus it's a winner for weight management as it keeps you feeling full, curbing the urge to snack.
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NHS doctor Amir Khan, known from his appearances on ITV's Lorraine and Good Morning Britain, recently took to TikTok to share his go-to lunch routine with his 52.9k followers. He explains his daily lunch habit: "It stops me from snacking and reduces the risk of me heading to reception to get chocolates that have been brought in my a patient."
The evening before work, Dr Khan prepares a nutrient-rich salad that keeps him full and content throughout the day, reports Surrey Live .
He divulged: "It's got red onions in there, which are great for gut health and red onions in particular have a plant compound called anthocyanin in them, which have been shown to be heart healthy. I've also got some chopped cucumber in there, which is a very good source of vitamin K, needed for healthy bones. There's fibre in the skin of the cucumber which is good for my gut health and cucumbers also contain a plant compound called cucurbitacin, which might have some anti-cancer properties."
He didn't stop detailing his nutritious cuisine there – the salad also boasts chopped tomatoes. Dr Khan shared that they are "high in antioxidants; lycopene and beta-carotene", handy allies in the battle against cellular damage from free radicals.
They're also champions in boosting your immune system with their high vitamin C content. Protein isn't forgotten; chickpeas join the mix, offering both protein and fibre, keeping him satisfied and reducing the need for snacking.
For dressing?
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Dr Khan opts for a "glug of olive oil" renowned for being "high is monounsaturated fats", and a generous squeeze of lime juice, applauded for its "great source of vitamin C". To round off the meal , Dr Khan enjoys nuts like walnuts, loaded with "great plant omega-3 fatty acids" vital for cognitive and cardiac well-being, pistachios full of "fibre and antioxidants", and then a serving of blueberries, equally abundant in antioxidants.