Your daily lunch needs great nutrition to keep your day powered with a steady stream of energy. Zing was founded by Registered Dietitians, who believe that three all-important macronutrients make up the cornerstone of all healthy diets and power-giving lunches: protein, good fats, and good carbs. Protein boosts metabolism, builds muscle, and supplies the nutrients for tissue repair and maintenance. Unsaturated fats—or “good” fats—fight inflammation and support cellular function. Finally, unrefined carbohydrates found in fruits, vegetables, and legumes—or “good” carbs—are digested into glucose at the perfect pace to provide an even, measured supply of energy to your system.
These three macros, which make up the Zing Vitality Triangle, form the backbone of any lunch that is going to truly POWER the rest of your day. So, how does that look on the plate? In the lunchbox? At the counter? Out of the tupperware? We’re breaking down 5 Zing-approved “power lunches,” including their ingredients and nutritional benefits, to illustrate what our Vitality Triangle can look like from meal to meal. You might be surprised by how much crossover you notice!
Salmon Lettuce Wrap with high fiber crackers, like Mary’s Gone Crackers or Ak Mak
Main Ingredients
smoked salmon, grapeseed mayo, romaine lettuce, sliced tomatoes, roasted peppers, crackers
Power Profile
PROTEIN: Salmon
GOOD FATS: Omega-3 fatty acids and unsaturated fats from salmon and grapeseed mayo
GOOD CARBS: Vegetables and crackers
Lentil Soup with a side of whole wheat bread or gluten-free bread
Main Ingredients
lentils, crushed tomatoes, spinach, cucumber, olive oil, pasture-raised full-fat yogurt
Power Profile
PROTEIN: Plant protein from lentils & yogurtGOOD FATS: Omega-3 fatty acids from yogurt and olive oil
GOOD CARBS: Vegetables & bread
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Main Ingredients
tuna, grapeseed mayo, spinach, sliced tomatoes, whole wheat/multigrain bread
Power Profile
PROTEIN: Animal (complete) protein from tunaGOOD FATS: Omega-3 fatty acids and unsaturated fats from tuna & grapeseed mayo
GOOD CARBS: Vegetables and high-fiber, multigrain
Bison Chili
Main Ingredients
ground bison, diced onions and peppers, tomatoes, kidney beans, and sour cream or Greek yogurt
Power Profile
PROTEIN: Bison and kidney beansGOOD FATS: Omega-3 fatty acids from bison
GOOD CARBS: Vegetables and kidney beans
Cobb Salad
Main Ingredients
mixed greens, hard-boiled eggs, nitrite-free turkey, feta cheese, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, and vinegar dressing
Power Profile
PROTEIN: Eggs, turkey, feta cheeseGOOD FATS: Unsaturated fats from eggs and olive oil
GOOD CARBS: Vegetables and leafy greens
