Smart Summer Lunches That Boost Energy and Focus

✍️By Oralia Acosta | WBN News | 30 June 2025 | Click HERE for your FREE Subscription to WBN News and/or to be a Contributor.

Heavy lunch = heavy eyelids. And if you’re leading a business in summer heat, the last thing you want is a crash-and-burn lunch break.

Summer is the perfect time to eat light, stay cool, and boost clarity. The right midday meal keeps your brain sharp, your digestion smooth, and your mood lifted — all essential for making moves, not excuses.

Here are excellent summer lunch ideas that work as hard as you do:

🥗 Grilled chicken or salmon over greens – Top with cucumber, avocado, berries, and lemon vinaigrette for protein + hydration

🍉 Chilled watermelon + feta salad – Sweet, salty, refreshing, and mineral-rich — especially with mint or basil

🌯 Lettuce wraps – Fill with hummus, shredded carrots, turkey, and a drizzle of tahini

🥣 Gazpacho or cold veggie soup – Tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumber, and herbs — blended into cooling brilliance

🍱 Protein bento box – Hard-boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, olives, melon cubes, and cucumber slices with a sprinkle of sea salt

🥒 Zucchini noodles with pesto – Tossed with cherry tomatoes, hemp seeds, and optional grilled shrimp, or chicken

✅ Bonus tips:
• Eat in shade or cool areas whenever possible
• Sip water before, during, and after lunch
• Avoid heavy starches, fried foods, and dairy if you want mental clarity in the afternoon

Think fresh. Think crisp. Think productive. That’s the Nutrilicious way.

If you'd like a summer meal plan packed with deliciousness and nutrition, click here for a consult.

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