8 Best High-Protein Lunch Ideas for Weight Loss

Low-calorie, high-protein sandwich

Sandwiches are one of the easiest, most satisfying lunches that include all the food groups.

Tuna lettuce wraps

Lisa Lotts is the owner and publisher of Garlic and Zest, a food and cooking website where she is the recipe developer behind every dish on the site.

Bean Salad

Beans are an often overlooked, plant-based source of protein. You can buy canned beans

Quinoa bowl

Joanna Wen, nutritionist and founder of Spices & Greens, praises the pairing of quinoa with a classic lean protein (think chicken or fish)

Greek yogurt parfait

Greek yogurt parfaits are easy to make on-demand or make ahead for an on-the-go lunch, plus they're a delicious way to get your protein intake for the day.

Tuna Salad Sandwich

Serve this sandwich on whole-grain bread with lettuce and tomato slices," Elliott says.

Lentil Soup

Lentils are a great source of plant-based protein, with 18 grams per serving," Elliott says, "They are also full of fiber, 

Protein Shake

Let's face it. Sometimes we're busy and sitting down to eat lunch—let alone preparing

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