Wednesday, March 14, 2012

10 Quick and Healthy Lunch Ideas

When you're on the go during the day, you can still have a healthy lunch! Here are some quick (and tasty!) options for brown bag and store-bought lunches. And if you don't have time to make a complete lunch at home, bring some of the ingredients with you and purchase the rest during the day. It's simple!

Here are five lunches to bring from home, and five to buy, if you're on the go:


Bring:
  • Leftover soup, hummus, and cut-up veggies
  • Cooked chicken breast on whole-grain bread, and low-fat cottage cheese
  • Hard-boiled eggs, and berries or other fruit
  • Peanut butter and jelly on whole-grain bread, cheese slices, and grapes
  • Lean turkey wrap, a few tortilla chips, and salsa

Buy:

  • Side salad with balsamic dressing and soy chips
  • Miso or vegetable soup and a whole fruit
  • Grilled chicken salad and a 100-calorie snack pack
  • Small tuna salad on greens or spinach, and fruit-flavored yogurt
  • Sashimi or sushi and fruit salad

Keep this lunch list nearby so you always have some healthful, on-the-fly ideas!

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