Veggie burger wrap - quick and healthy lunch

It's been a minute since I've posted on this blog because I have been extremely busy with home and work. But lately I've realized that many of the things I do to make my busy life more manageable are worth sharing.

As a consultant, I am often on the road but I sometimes work from home. When I'm home, it's hard to switch from work mode to "run to the kitchen and whip up something healthy" mode. But here is a quick and satisfying lunch idea.

Simply cook a veggie burger and place it in a wrap with a lot of fresh veggies. I love the flavor combination of avocado and tomato. Plus, the avocado makes the sandwich more filling. You can prepare this lunch in under 10 minutes and avoid the mid-afternoon energy slump. Let me know what you think!

Body Basics/Healthy Food: Avocado Smoothie

Up until a couple of years ago, the only ways I’d eaten avocados were in guacamole, sushi, or sliced on my turkey burger. However, my husband and I were in an Asian restaurant and noticed avocado smoothies on the menu. Honestly, an avocado smoothie did not sound too appealing. But our waiter gave us a sample and it was actually quite good. Traditional avocado smoothies are made with sweetened milk and crushed ice to give them an almost milkshake-like consistency. We now make them at home using fresh avocados, vanilla almond milk, and frozen mango. Don’t frown until you try it!

By the way, avocados are a great addition to your diet because they provide many health benefits including lowering cholesterol and regulating blood pressure. Don’t get scared away by the fat content – its monosaturated (oleic acid) – just don’t go overboard on your avocado consumption.