Low carb lunch boxes don't have to be boring! Check out some tips here.

  1. Start with protein: Cooked chicken, grilled meat, canned tuna and salmon, prosciutto, salami or deli ham and turkey, tofu or hard-boiled eggs all fit the bill.
  2. Add cooked and cooled veggies: Steamed broccoli or cauliflower florets, blanched green beans or cauliflower rice add fibre and flavour.
  3. Raw veggies are a go-to: You can whip up a salad with fresh greens (keep the dressing separate so your leaves don’t get soggy). Zucchini noodles make a great cold pasta. Celery and carrot sticks, cherry tomatoes, cut-up bell pepper, sliced cucumbers, snap peas and edamame are also easy to pop in your mouth.
  4. Don’t forget fruit: Berries can add a burst of colour.
  5. Sneak in some savoury snacks: Nuts, seeds and low carb tortillas make for great snacks and add a little crunch. Olives and cubes of cheese are also perfect finger foods.
  6. Do some dips: Perfect with chopped veggies or slathered on a low-carb tortilla. Hummus, guacamole, tzatziki sauce, cottage cheese or nut butter are great. You can’t go wrong with an easy salad dressing like ranch or low carb vinaigrette for dipping.
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Posted by Linda O'Byrne
Atkins Nutritionist