Quick & Healthy Lunch
Ideas
Here are some ways you can put together the
foods to make a healthy, well-balanced lunch:
1. Put a healthy spin on the traditional sandwich: use 2 pieces of
thin sandwich bread, 2 ounces reduced-sodium lean turkey, hummus, spinach, bell
pepper and mustard. Add some carrot sticks and light ranch dressing on the
side.
2. Mix together some cooked quinoa, white beans, chopped bell pepper,
carrots and broccoli to make a grain salad. Toss with some olive oil, lemon
juice, salt and pepper. Add a nectarine or some grapes on the side and a small
handful of dry roasted almonds, if desired.
3. Make a tuna salad with canned tuna, light mayo, diced celery,
lemon juice and freshly ground pepper. Serve it over greens with an apple and
peanut butter on the side.
4. Try a quick yogurt parfait with non-fat plain Greek yogurt,
diced pineapple, peaches and a handful of pecans on the side.
5. Pack a cup of leftover chili or vegetable soup. Top it with some
fresh tomatoes and non-fat plain yogurt instead of sour cream.
6. Fill a whole wheat tortilla wrap with rotisserie chicken,
hummus, sundried tomatoes, feta cheese and greens. Add a side of fruit if it
fits with your plan.
7. Try a hard-boiled egg with a piece of fruit, string cheese and 5
whole wheat crackers. You could also add some carrots, celery sticks and peanut
butter.
8. Throw together a salad with romaine lettuce or spinach and any
other non-starchy vegetables that you like. Top with some cottage cheese,
chopped nuts and a tablespoon of light dressing.
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