Meal prepping lunches in advance can be a great way to save both money and time during the day. Having a cooler bag all prepped and ready in the fridge that can be grabbed as you rush out the door in the morning is a game changer in your journey toward better health. HEALTHY LUNCH IDEAS FOR A BUSY WORK WEEK Fruit +Veggie + Protein + Healthy Carbohydrate Including each of the above components into your lunch will ensure that you are building a balanced meal that will help stabilize your blood sugar and help to keep you full until it is time for your mid afternoon snack. 1) Cut up fruits and veggies ahead of time and store in airtight containers in the fridge. Make sure you have a variety so you don’t get bored. Baby carrots, celery sticks, cut up cucumbers, sugar snap peas, radishes, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes are all easy to prep ahead of time. Cut up melon, pineapple, no sugar added applesauce, berries and clementines will help you get out of the everyday apple or banana rut. 2) LEAN PROTEIN can easily be prepared ahead of time. Hard-boiled eggs, tuna, meat and cheese rollups, seasoned ground chicken for taco salads or wraps, bean salad and grilled chicken can all be stored in the fridge for several days to help build your healthy lunch. 3) HEALTHY CARBOHYDRATES can be as simple as a baggie of Triscuit crackers to dip in hummus or guacamole, whole wheat wraps for a sandwich or brown rice/quinoa to add to a salad or stir-fry. Lunch preparation does not have to be time consuming or overwhelming if you simply focus on the Healthy Lunch Formula.
Cook Once/Eat Twice Get into the habit of cooking extra at dinnertime so you can have nourishing and filling leftovers at lunch. Rice and pasta dishes re-heat very well the next day and can help break up the boredom of having a salad or sandwich everyday. Prepare Foods You Enjoy and Look Forward To Packing lunch ahead of time allows you to put some thought into the meal. If you are looking forward to your lunch, you are less likely to change your mind and order out. If you are someone who eats lunch out everyday, set a realistic goal for yourself, perhaps packing lunch 3 days a week and eating out the remaining 2 days. Healthy living does not have to be an all or nothing endeavor. Every small change you make is a step in the right direction.
Noreen Gallo MSRD, LD Your Forever Nutrition Counseling 603 553-1334
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