Best protein-forward lunches that stabilize blood sugar through the afternoon: - Wild salmon over arugula with olive oil and lemon (protein, omega-3s, healthy fat) - Two eggs with avocado and a palm of cherry tomatoes (complete protein, fat, lycopene) - Full-fat plain Greek yogurt with walnuts and berries (protein, fat, antioxidants) - Leftover chicken or beef over roasted vegetables with olive oil (protein, fiber, fat) - Cottage cheese with cucumber and radish (casein protein, low carb, high satiety) Thirty grams minimum. Healthy fat. No refined carbs as the base. Your afternoon depends on this decision more than most people realize.