Protein Power Lunch Box
A crisp, satisfying meal prep box with sliced turkey, sharp cheddar, berries, and cucumber. Easy to assemble and gentle on your digestion.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Amanda + Lila
Amanda created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthComfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
Setup
Get set up
Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Basic kitchen utensils
Time saver
Portion ingredients ahead of time in multi-compartment meal prep containers for 3-4 days of easy lunches.
Do these three things first
- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Place sliced turkey breast and cubed cheddar…
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Place sliced turkey breast and cubed cheddar…
Place sliced turkey breast and cubed cheddar cheese into two separate compartments of a lunch box, or group them on one side.
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Add the fresh blueberries and sliced cucumber…
Add the fresh blueberries and sliced cucumber to the remaining space.
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Arrange the raw walnuts in a small…
Arrange the raw walnuts in a small container or corner section to keep them crunchy.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Close the container and chill until lunch…
Close the container and chill until lunch time. Serve cold.
Look for: lunch time
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