Fresh Facts Archive

Lunch: Avoid the Midday Slump

Breakfast may be the meal of champions, but lunch is the hero when it comes to a sluggish day. By making a healthy lunch your biggest meal, you will get maximum energy to charge you through your peak waking hours. And here at First Watch, we've got some tips on choosing a healthy lunch.

Eat lean proteins.
They will give you a boost without weighing you down. Opt for turkey, eggs or lean beef - add in lots of fresh, steamed or roasted veggies, maybe even a whole grain roll, and you'll be set for the day ahead. And at First Watch, you can have a protein-packed breakfast for lunch with our Turkey Dill Crepegg®.

Mix up your average salad.
Healthy doesn't have to be boring. Add vegetables, nuts, fruits and lean meats, and when tossed in a light vinaigrette, you'll take your salad from ho-hum to yum-yum. For a taste of how exciting salads can be, try The Health Nut™ or Fruity Chicken.

Replace sweets with fruit.
Fresh fruit is packed with the vitamins and nutrients you need, while also giving you the sugary sweetness you crave. Get a bowl of seasonal fruit on the side of any First Watch entrée, or try our Fresh Fruit Crepes.

About Dr. Gerbstadt

Dr. Christine Gerbstadt, MD, RD, CDE is a Board Certified Physician, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator. She completed her MD in Philadelphia and her residency training in Anesthesiology at Harvard Medical School's Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston after earning a Master of Public Health at University of California, Berkeley. She also serves as a National Media Spokesperson for the American Diabetes Association. Dr. Gerbstadt works with First Watch to provide nutritional analysis of all menu offerings and provides counsel on First Watch's mission to provide healthy alternatives.