Samantha Cassetty, MS, RD, is a nutrition and wellness expert, author and columnist. Her latest book is 'Sugar Shock.' You can follow Samantha's practical balanced eating advice on Instagram at @nutritionistsam.
Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! All of the world’s healthiest diets have a plant slant, and studies show you don’t have to give up animal products completely to reap the benefits of eating more plants. So this week, we’re showing you how to create plant-forward menus without giving up animal foods, like dairy, eggs, chicken, seafood and meat.
Lunch Continuing with the plant-slant theme, we’ve got some plant-forward ideas for you that are easy to assemble the day of or just before your meal. Tuna-Chickpea Salad Sandwich To make, mix 1 can tuna , with ½ can chickpeas , 1-2 tablespoons mayonnaise, and 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds. Stuff half the mixture in a whole wheat pita stuffed with lettuce and tomato. This pasta salad stands alone as a substantial lunch.
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