I don’t know about you, but I have been so bored with lunch recently. I attempt to maintain a healthy diet for the most part, but it has been difficult to say the least. It’s been tempting to take the easy road with fast food runs, but I feel more energized and mentally clear when I have a nutrition packed lunch. Bringing lunch seems to be the best option for me. It cuts calories, costs, and saves time in the long run. By preparing your lunch at the same time as dinner, you will be able to sleep in a little later.
Invest in an insulated container so you can bring fruit, salad, hard boiled eggs, tuna, or chicken. A peppered turkey sandwich on wheat bread with hummus, sprouts, and honey mustard instead of mayonnaise is one of my all time favorite lunches. You could also vary between toppings like cranberry, tomato, and a slice of low fat cheese. For bread alternatives try sun dried tomato or spinach wraps or pocket pitas. Leftovers from dinner the night before are always a good option if you have access to a microwave. I always cook in bulk in the beginning of the week and freeze portions in air tight containers to be used later for quick lunches.
A good rule of thumb is the more home cooked meals, the better. Research has shown the more we dine out, the more calories we take in and the more money we waste. Try cutting up green peppers, carrots, or celery to just grab for an afternoon snack before rushing off to work in the morning. Freeze water bottles or juice boxes with 100% juice to enjoy at lunch instead of running to the vending machine for soda. Plan your grocery trip ahead of time and try not to fall for those tempting packaged feel good foods we all love.
Lyla Feldman writes articles about striving towards a healthy lifestyle.
Some of her favorite passions include writing about energy drinks and natural sleep aids.
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