With everything in today’s world moving so fast, it is hard to live healthy with regard to lunch. Packing a nutritious lunch will keep you energized and focused to drive you on toward your health goal. Here are some creative and easy-to-prepare lunch ideas to get you started.
Protein Power: A lunch loaded with protein will see you through an active afternoon. Add some lean protein in your lunch: Grilled chicken, sliced turkey, or fish. Combine these with whole-grain bread or a side salad for a complete meal. If you want something quick and simple to add protein, try a hard-boiled egg or Greek yogurt.
Colorful crunch: Add color and flavor to your lunchbox with fresh fruit and veggies. Pack colorful salads with a mix of veggies, greens and a light dressing. Add a piece of fresh fruit or a handful of berries for a sweet treat. Add crunch to your salad or fruit with nuts or seeds.
Whole-grain goodness: whole-grain bread, pasta or rice will give you energy and fiber; whole grain options offer more nutrients compared to their refined counterparts which may be much filling. A whole grain sandwich with lean protein, cheese, and your veggies of your choice may also do the trick for a meal.
Food preparation tips:
- Plan ahead: Take a few hours each weekend to prepare, cook food for the entire week, and organize snacks.
- Cook in bulk: More significant amounts of proteins, grains, and vegetables will be prepared for the week.
- Packing efficiently: Reusable containers and bags help a lot in packing lunch efficiently.
- Be creative: Mix and match flavors to make your lunch interesting.
Tips for a healthy lunch:
- Leftover grilled chicken salad with greens, cherry tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette
- Wraps-whole grain wrap with hummus, avocado, and sautéed vegetables
- Leftover lentil soup with side salad
- Greek yogurt parfait with fruit, granola, and honey
- Tuna salad sandwich on whole grain bread with avocado and tomatoes These healthy lunch ideas will help one in keeping the body full of nutrition and hence lead a healthy life. All it requires is just a bit of planning to make those healthy choices.
