Making a habit of bringing your lunch to work is economical and healthful. With these inventive lunchbox ideas, you can start your workday on a healthy note!
Sandwiches are easy to make.
Making and transporting sandwiches to work is simple. Try these suggestions to keep sandwiches interesting.
Pick several breads: Choose pitas, micro bagels, tortillas, miniature dinner rolls, English muffins, flat breads, or naan. They are all good options. Look for at least 2 grams of fiber per serving on the label.
Try out different spreads: Use low-fat mayonnaise, salsa, hummus, mustard, or tzatziki. Think of the delicious combinations!
Combine several ingredients: Try fish with teriyaki sauce and baby spinach, peanut butter and sliced apples, egg salad with arugula, etc.
Leftovers are underrated.
Quick lunches can be packed with leftovers!
Soup: Having a hot vegetable-based soup for lunch is a terrific way to consume more vegetables! Include hummus and a toasted whole grain pita for dipping.
Salad: This straightforward, protein-rich Hearty Chicken and Vegetable Salad is created with leftover grilled chicken. Take a slice of whole grain baguette with your meal.
Chili: For a filling lunch, serve chili with a small whole-wheat dinner bun and a sprinkling of grated cheddar cheese.
Pasta: For a quick lunch, freeze individual servings of this spinach and mushroom vegetarian lasagna. So simple!
What to drink?
Keeping hydrated helps keep you feeling revitalized during the workplace. Maintain a reusable water bottle at the office so you can drink clean water all day. For flavor, mix in a little lemon, cucumber, or mint.
Packing snacks is important!
When you are hungry in between meals, small, healthful snacks can keep you energized. So that you won't have to rely on vending machines or coffee shop goodies, pack snacks in your lunch bag. Consider these snacks:
a few whole grain crackers and a hard-boiled egg
berries and plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
edamame steamed (soybeans)
piece of apple with almond butter
Black bean dip and vegetable sticks
nutrient-dense bars