7 Power Lunch Recipes That'll Keep You Full for Hours

Start with the pita, which is low in calories and fat but high in fiber. Fill it with roast turkey instead of the deli-counter stuff to avoid all that unnecessary sodium.

Packed with protein, fiber and healthy fats, these four ingredients hold the key to a filling and satisfying salad.

We can get down with the Mediterranean diet. Hummus--loaded with unsaturated fats, protein and fiber--is the perfect sandwich filler. Add a dark, leafy green like spinach and crunchy veggies like peppers for additional vitamins and minerals.

There’s a reason why sweet potatoes are considered to be one of the healthiest vegetables around--they're basically fat free while still high in potassium, calcium and vitamins A and C. Chicken, meanwhile, is a great way to fill up on protein without consuming saturated fats. Slice some avocado (healthy fats, people) and throw it all on a salad or over grains for a seriously colorful plate.

Did you know a serving of canned of tuna contains only about 100 calories? Eat it on a salad or sandwich with white beans (packed with fiber, iron and magnesium) and a drizzle of E.V.O.O. Yum.

This great vegetarian lunch (whip it up in a wok and toss it in a Tupperware container) is filled with tons of good nutrients. Lentils and chickpeas contain fiber and protein, while cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower are high in vitamin C and potassium.

There’s nothing wrong with pasta for lunch, as long as you eat it in moderation. Bulk up a cup of whole-wheat noodles with low-calorie, high-fiber broccoli and garnish with pine nuts, which contain lots of monounsaturated fat, antioxidants and iron.