Healthy Lunches

The first thing that springs to mind when people think about a "healthy lunch" is the same boring salad. What if I told you there are ways we can take that salad to the next level or even pack something healthier?

1. Meatless Monday

Black beans and rice are complementary proteins. This means you get all of your essential amino acids when eating them together, just like an animal product! Throw in some vegetables or fruit with it and you have a hearty satisfying meal.


2. Tuna Tuesday

Why have the same boring tuna salad. Try a greek tuna salad with spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, and feta cheese. Add a small amount of greek vinegarette, and you have one amazing salad!


3. Taco Wednesday

Use the leftovers from Tuesday's dinner leftovers or shredded meat from any night and turn them into a lunch for the next day. Do not forget to pack the tortillas, lettuce, pico de gallo and guacamole!

4. Turkey Wrap Thursday

Who does not love a good turkey wrap for lunch? Let's jazz this up with adding vegetables like spinach, avocado, tomato, and microgreens. Then finish it off with a spinach or sun-dried tomato wrap! 

5. Fig Salad Friday

Figs are such a great addition to a salad. Not only are they full of fiber, copper, and B6 but they taste great too. Try a simple fig and arugula salad for lunch to round out your week. It's so simple to put together and so healthy too!

Need a Dietitian? 

Contact Natalie Hofmeister MS, RDN, LD/N at Lifestyle Nutrition Consulting



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