Make lunch an enjoyable part of your day. Below are 5 ideas for easy lunches to take to work and will have your mouth watering by noon.
- Last night leftovers make tomorrow’s cuisine. Cooking a little extra meat or fish with dinner can be the main ingredient of a healthy delicious lunch the next day. Try a Greek chicken breast roll-up. Add leftover chopped chicken breast, sliced tomato, red onion, spinach leaves and a drizzle of olive oil to a pita, wrap and go.
- Scrumptious Salads. Balance salads with a protein like salmon, vegetables and some whole raw nuts. Mixed greens, salmon, chopped asparagus, and a few pine nuts make up a simple and tasty salad.
- Tantalizing Turkey Chili. Make a batch of turkey chili on the weekend and pre-portion into reheatable containers. Sprinkle on some fresh cheese and reheat in the office microwave.
- Add A Side Salad. Adding a salad to any meal helps you fill up on healthy vegetables. Pair it with either a can of low-sodium soup, a frozen pre-packaged meal, cheese and crackers, a roll-up sandwich, or even grab-and-go sushi from your local market.
- Spread it on. Hummus is a great source of protein. Spread it on pita bread, crackers, or whole grain bread. Add veggies like sprouts, cucumber, or red pepper.
Add a piece of fruit to your lunch for a balanced meal. Whenever you pack your lunch, you can benefit from controlling your portions and choosing healthier ingredients.
"Leftovers in their less visible form are called memories. Stored in the refrigerator of the mind and the cupboard of the heart." Thomas Fuller