good mood food - 5 easy lunches to keep your mood good through till wine o'clock

Protein-rich, low carb lunch ideas – to sustain energy levels and good moods throughout the afternoon

·       Spanish tortilla or omelet filled with chopped peppers, broccoli, tomato, red onion, mushrooms, herbs, spinach and some crumbled feta with a side of salad leaves

·      Whole meal pita bread filled with tuna mayonnaise /or shredded cooked chicken, (or hummus for veggies) chopped red onion, sweetcorn, mayonnaise and rocket or lettuce or that old fav….coronation chicken

·      Stir-fry with cauliflower rice – stir fry whatever you have; onion, garlic, chili, cabbage, broccoli, peppers, carrot, courgette. Optionally add some chunks of tofu or beef or chicken. Meanwhile blitz the cauli in food processor and steam with a couple of tablespoons of water till cooked, 2 minutes-ish. Drizzle with olive oil & a touch of sesame oil

·      Soba (buckwheat) noodles cooked as per packet instructions served with julienned carrot, cucumber, courgetti, red onion & smoked salmon or mackerel drizzled with olive oil & soy sauce dressing & sesame seeds

·      Quinoa salad – I cook a whole packet and freeze in portions; defrost overnight and add some of the following: tomato, onion, radish, avocado, herbs, chickpeas / beans, cooked beetroot, goats cheese; dress with olive oil