Healthy Lunch

School lunch boxes in the UK have come in for a bit of stick lately, with research showing that virtually none of the lunch boxes reviewed were deemed healthy and a massive 50% contained no fruit or veg.

Well, there are quick and easy ways to add fruit and veg to the lunch box. The easiest way of course isto ensure there is a banana, apple ortangerine in the box everyday. Also try and stick to the principle of adding some salad or grated veg (orfruit) to every sandwich. Here are a few simple suggestions for lunchesto keep you going for a week.

1. Sandwich of hummous and grated carrot, preferably made with wholemeal bread. A handful of raisins (or one of the little packets you can buy) make a nice dessert, or could even be added to the sandwich.

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
Healthy Lunch?
I love eating "healthy" salades and wraps for lunch. But it's always the same thing. I was just wondering if you guys knew any really good recipes? And It dosen't have to be salades and wraps I like trying new things too. Surprise me aha I love you guys
- ANSWER:
  A Turkey, Lettuce, and Tomato Wrap
  
  Ingredients:
  
  Turkey slices
  Lettuce strips
  Diced or Sliced tomatoes
  Tortilla wrap
  
  Preparation:
  
  1. Put the tomatoes, turkey slices, and lettuce strips in any order that you want on the wrap.
  2.Wrap the wrap and enjoy!
QUESTION:
Healthy lunch?
Im in middle school and usually bring my lunch. But it usually consists of a pb&straberry jelly sandwhich, fruit roll up, some type of chip or cracker (cheez its, cheetos or pringals) a water and cookies. I dont eat till 1:45 so i need something that will last long, and be healthy, some type of fruit of vegetable. Whats a good healthy lunch?
- ANSWER:
  You could bring a chef's salad, apples slices, crackers, cheese, and water.
QUESTION:
healthy lunch?
im really rushed in the morning for school.
any ideas for easy and healthy lunches? (low on carbs and fats and sugars)
im not picky at all.
- ANSWER:
  Lunch
  Take 2, green leaf lettuce leaves add light mayo right on one side of each leaf add lunch meat (or deli meat), cheese and strips of green bell peppers and what else you may want to add but not too much, then roll it up and put a tooth pick in it to hold it together in the container you carry with you. This is suprisingly filling, I took three of them the first time I tried it and I couldn't eat the third one, saved it for the next day! You can prepare this the night before.
  
  Good Luck!
QUESTION:
Healthy easy lunch ideas for work when pregnant?
I don't know about you ladies, but the idea of heating up lunch meat before eating it makes my stomach go funny. Not that I mind grilled sandwiches. But I need some quick, easy, and healthy lunch ideas for work. I have been making my lunch for work and I am running out of ideas. I have been hungry all day and bring fruits, granola, and yogurt for snacks. I really need something filling for lunch time to help. Any idea's? Thanks in advance!
- ANSWER:
  You can eat cold cuts without heating them up...that's on old wives tale. I know MANY people who ate them while pregnant and their babies were perfectly fine...I've been eating them myself as well. Dr. says it's fine.
QUESTION:
What is a healthy lunch for a teenage during summer?
I am a fourteen year old trying to eat lunch everyday, during summer. I wake up around noon or eleven and sometimes just eat just breakfast. I want to eat lunch, but cannot eat out and I don't like many cold cuts and processed food. I am on a semi-diet to prevent acne breakouts (not really weight loss diet) that is accompanied by a little weightlifting/aerobic activity. My preferences are spicy food, does not take long to make (or much skill), is at least under in grocery, and is healthy. Thanks!
I am underweight around 100 lbs. Both of my parents work, so either them or I can cook on a stove. P.S. Tuna and peanut butter is not healthy
- ANSWER:
  If you are on a semi-diet, try vegetables and fruits. They are healthy and eating tomatoes and cucumbers will make your acnee simply disappear. Try mixed salads of fruits and vegetables. When you are in mood of proteines, try easy meat like chicken or fish.
QUESTION:
What is a healthy lunch i can bring to school?
I really am working on being healthy and it disgusts me the fattening food they serve at my highschool so iam going to start bringing home lunch. I am not very good when it comes to planning lunches and i usually dont have alot of time in the morning to make them. I have overused the PB&J sandwich and i dont have acces to a microwave so yeah. I am working to loose weight as well so i want to keep the calorie intake lower. Thanks for your help.
- ANSWER:
  I normally bring a salad, PB & banana sandwich, or a PB sandwich.
  
  Along with that I bring a bottle of water, 2 fruits, and normally one of these...
  *A few nuts
  *A rice cake
  *A 100 calorie pack
  *Nuts
  *Veggies
  *Edamame
  *Veggie chips
  *Fiber One bar
  *Granola Bar
  *Trail Mix
QUESTION:
What's a healthy lunch for a highschool student to make quick before school?
What's a healthy lunch for a highschool student to make quick before school? I'm trying to get inshape and I need to eat healthier! Any ideas?
- ANSWER:
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QUESTION:
Healthy lunch ideas that pack in the veggies and I could make ahead of time?
We eat generally healthy, just lunch seems to be whatever we can get our hands on at the time. I would really like to find something that I could make ahead and freeze or something that will also get more veggies into my son's diet. Any ideas?
My son is 2 BTW and the only he can't eat is peanuts. They give him bad stomachaches.
- ANSWER:
  I cut up a bunch of veggies and put them in a ziploc bags in 'snack' sizes. I usually make 5 or 6 of these bags and just leave them in the fridge. You don't have to bother with chopping a bunch of things whenever you want veggies. You just grab a bag and go. Kids like finger foods, and love dip.
  
  You can make zucchini bread much like you would banana bread. It's very yummy.
  
  You can make dishes like ratatouille, veggie lasagna (I add lots of spinach), spaghetti (I blend up veggies like mushrooms, peppers, zucchini, etc. and mix it with the sauce so Alex doesn't know he just ate a yucky mushroom. He just likes the sauce. Sneaky ), etc. and freeze them into lunch sized portions. Next time you make a dish like this, make a double batch.
  
  If he'll eat hummus, that's easy to do. Dip veggies or crisps.
  
  You can also make homemade pizzas and pile on the veggies. It's something you two can make together. I do this on pita shells. Spread pizza sauce on top of the shell, and let your kids put their own toppings on. Bake for 15ish minutes until the cheese melts.
QUESTION:
What are some healthy lunch recipes that I can take to work?
I do not have access to a microwave, but I do have a thermos that keeps everything REALLY hot for about 9 hours (so I'll be fine if you suggest something that I could heat in the morning and put in there). I also have access to a refrigerator.

What types of healthy lunch recipes are out there that I can take to work? I've been searching around but I've only found 2 that I like. Thanks!
- ANSWER:
  1 pouch of Tuna or Chicken (Family Size)
  1 can of garbonzo beans (or lentils) drained
  Spinach
  Bean Sprouts
  Green Peppers / any other veggies you like
  Low Fat Cheese
  Mustard
  Whole Wheat Tortillas
  1. Drain the tuna and garbonzo beans real well, then mix together in a bowl with some seasoning (Mrs. Dash, garlic powder, chili powder, whatever you like)
  2. Spread a thin layer of mustard on the tortilla. The first time I made these ahead of time, I didn't do this and the tortillas got soggy. I've been meaning to try avocodo instead of mustard, but keep forgetting to get some when I'm at the store.
  3. Place spinach leaves, tuna mixture, cheese, sprouts and other veggies on the tortilla.
  4. Wrap up tortilla like a burrito.
  5. Loosely wrap in aluminum foil.
  
  When I go to eat them I roll the foil down a little at a time to cut down on the mess.
  
  You can make any variation of raps for your lunch at work. Add just the incredients, cold cuts and cheeses you like.
  
  OR Oriental Chicken Salad:
  
  1egg
  1/2 cup milk
  1/2 cup flour
  1/2 cup corn flake crumbs
  1 teaspoons salt
  1/4 teaspoons pepper
  1 boneless -- skinless chicken breast half
  oil for frying
  3 cup chopped romaine lettuce
  1 cup red cabbage
  1 cup Napa cabbage
  1/2 carrot -- julienned or shredded
  1green onion -- chopped
  1 tablespoons sliced almonds
  1/3 cup chow mein noodles
  Dressing
  3 tablespoons honey
  1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  1/4 cup mayonnaise
  1 teaspoons Grey Poupon Dijon mustard
  1/8 teaspoons sesame oil
  
  Prepare dressing ingredients by mixing in a small bowl. Refrigerate while
  preparing salad. Cut each chicken breast into 5 strips. In one bowl, beat
  egg with milk. In another bowl, combine flour with corn flake crumbs,
  salt and pepper. Preheat oil over medium heat. Dip individual chicken
  pieces in egg mixture and then roll in the flour mixture. Fry chicken
  until browned, drain and set aside. Prepare salad by tossing the chopped
  romaine with the chopped red cabbage, Napa cabbage, and carrots. Sprinkle
  sliced green onion on top of the lettuce. Sprinkle almonds over the
  salad, then the chow mein noodles. Cut the chicken into small chunks.
  Place the chicken onto the salad forming a pile in the middle. Serve with
  salad dressing on the side.
  
  You can make so many different salads with pasta or rice. Add chicken or shrimp and any kind of veggies.
  
  And for your thermos any soup...veggie soup, chicken soup, a cream of brocoli soup or simmilar soups. Here is one I like, a very healthy and delicious soup
  
  Red Lentil Soup
  
  5 cups water
  1 cup dried red lentils
  2 cups chopped onions
  2 cups chopped potatoes
  8 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole
  1 tablespoon canola oil
  2 teaspoons ground cumin
  1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  1 teaspoon salt
  1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  salt and pepper
  Add the first 5 ingredients to a large pot; cover and bring to a boil.
  Lower the heat and simmer 15-20 minutes or until the lentils and veggies are tender.
  Take pot from stove burner and set aside.
  In a small saucepan, add the oil; warm over low heat until the oil is hot but not smoking.
  Add in the cumin, turmeric, and salt; cook and stir constantly for for 2-3 minutes or until the cumin has released its fragrance (be careful not to scorch the spices).
  Set spice mixture aside for 1 minute to cool.
  Stir spice mixture into the lentil mixture; add cilantro, stir to combine.
  You can puree the soup, in batches, in a blender OR you can use an immersion blender and blend to desired texture (I like to leave it a little chunky).
  Add in lemon juice; stir to combine.
QUESTION:
What are some healthy lunch and snack ideas for school?
What are some healthy lunch and snack ideas for school? I need something good for lunch, but something I can mix so that I don't get bored. I also participate in after school activities so I need something healthy to snack on so that I'm not hungry later on.
- ANSWER:
  Fruits and veggies! There are lots of them and you can mix and match (:
  Have some of those, and maybe half a sandwich on whole wheat.
  And some low fat crackers.
  ^^ all those three for lunch.
  Best lunch, its filling and healthy!
  
  As far as snacks go, fruits and veggies once again!
  Don't fall for the "protein" snack bars, there are lots of sugars and such. You are better off snacking on some nuts for protein.
QUESTION:
What is a healthy bagged lunch to bring to school?
I need some healthy lunch ideas to bring with me to school. Something practical that fits in my bag preferably.
- ANSWER:
  A turkey breast sandwich on wheat bread or white
  A serving of goldfish
  1 Juicy Juice
  
  or
  
  A Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich on White
  Some Carrot Sticks
  A carton or serving of 1% milk
QUESTION:
What are some healthy lunch ideas to bring to work, or to order from take out?
I usually go out to lunch every day at work, and end up eating things that are NOT healthy. I am trying to loose a few pounds since I am at my heaviest weight and need some healthy ideas!
- ANSWER:
  Soup is a good option. As are turkey and veggie wraps, hummus and veggies, yogurt...
  If you are ordering out for Chinese, most places will have steamed options or will do it for you if you ask. Try steamed chicken and veggies with a little brown rice and brown sauce on the side.
  
  If you are ordering sandwiches, get lean meats and try to avoid creamy condiments. Skip the cheese or ask for only a little.
  
  If you are getting pizza, have only a slice or two and load up the top with veggies to make it more filling and have it with a side salad or a broth based cup of soup.
QUESTION:
What is a healthy lunch that can be prepared and eaten within 30 minutes?
Im am a senior in high school and I can go out to eat. I do not want fast food. I want to have a healthy balanced diet. I have a healthy breakfast and dinner but i dont know what to eat for lunch
- ANSWER:
  Try a turkey sandwich on whole grain or wheat bread. There are so many different varieties of turkey available in the deli that you can have something different all the time. Pair this with a piece of fruit, some raw veggies, and some yogurt or string cheese and you have a very tasty and well balanced lunch with the protein you need to keep you feeling full until dinner.
QUESTION:
What are some healthy , filling lunch recipes?
I need some healthy lunch recipes for lunch, but they need to be filling.
- ANSWER:
  chicken salad, made with chicken of course, dice celery, apples grapes halved, and lite mayo. walnut can be also added. Serve with crackers or bread of your choice. Chicken is a protein and stays with you longer. Enjoy!!
QUESTION:
What are some quick, healthy lunch meals for kids?
Hi, I home school my two boys. Can you give me some ideas of quick, healthy lunches I could make for them? We usually take an hour for lunch, so I would have about 20-30 minutes to make something. (Less time would be even better).
Thank you very much!
- ANSWER:
  Cubes of fruit and cheese, try cheddar cheese and grapes or apples. Cottage cheese and peaches. Some grilled chicken breast cut into chunks with bow tie pasta. Sandwich Wraps~whole wheat tortllas spread with a little cream chease turkey, lettuce and any other veggie they will eat (cut them into pin wheels and it makes it more fun. Turkey dogs and baked potato chips.
QUESTION:
How to make healthy breakfast and lunch?
What are some ideas/suggestions in making a healthy breakfast meal? Also, any ideas in making a quick and healthy lunch for school? Thank you.
- ANSWER:
  Healthy breakfast suggestions:
  Oatmeal/Fruit
  High Fiber Cereal/Fruit
  Eggs/ Whole Wheat Toast
  Fruit Salad/ Nuts
  
  Lunch:
  Anything that reads healthy(that you have on hand)
QUESTION:
What are some inexpensive and moderalty healthy lunch ideas to bring to work?
I hate eating salads so aside from that, what are some good ideas to bring to lunch that are somewhat healthy as well. I am sick of eating at Subway and Taco Bell and could afford to lose a few pounds too...but I have no idea what to buy at the grocery store.

I am also a terrible cook so simplicity is also key.
Thanks.
- ANSWER:
  If you have no heating facilities, a couple of slices of this cold will be yummy.
  Quiche:- Crab
  (by Dune 8/9/08)
  1 Pastry shell. (9 inch partially baked)
  1T. Butter.
  2T. Shallots. (minced)
  1C. Crab-meat.
  1T. Flour.
  1½C. Swiss cheese (shredded/divided)
  3 Eggs.
  1C. Half and half.
  ½t Salt.
  Dash white pepper.
  Dash nutmeg.
  Parsley. (chopped)
  Have a 9-inch pastry shell partially baked.
  Sauté shallots in butter until tender, about 2 minutes, mix with crab-meat and flour and set aside.
  Sprinkle ¾ cup the cheese in the pie shell, then spread with crab mixture. Sprinkle with remaining ¾ cup of cheese.
  Beat eggs, cream, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and parsley until mixed.
  Pour into shell.
  Bake for 25 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
  Serves 6 to 8.
QUESTION:
Is there a website to find healthy and good foods for lunch?
Im a teenager and im getting tired of unhealthy mac and cheese and high sodium soups for lunch. Im trying to lose weight so I need ideas for a healthy lunch thats easy to make.
Thanks.
- ANSWER:
  Lots and lots of great recipes on the site I have listed below, good luck!! you are off to a great start!
  
  http://www.cooks.com/rec/search?q=healthy
QUESTION:
What is a healthy lunch I can make everyday at work?
Looking for something relatively simple that I could keep at work in the fridge to make during my lunch break. Want something healthy and easy to prepare. Thanks for any ideas!
- ANSWER:
  chicken salad / sandwich (wheat bread) or wrap (wheat wrap)
QUESTION:
What is a healthy lunch and dinner for a teenage boy?
I'm in Family and Consumer Science and we have to make a healthy day's worth of meals for a teenage boy based on the pyramid in www.mypyramid.gov. and we already have a healthy breakfast. It's a piece of toast, with a banana and low fat yogurt. Now what should we do for lunch and dinner? Please help people! Soon! Thanks bunches!
- ANSWER:
  try grilled or boiled chicken with veggies, or a salad topped with grilled chicken a little bit of lowfat cheese and light dressing
  
  also, whole grain spaghetti with tomato sauce
  
  or, tuna salad made with greek lowfat plain yogurt instead of mayo and onions and celery with lettuce on a whole wheat tortilla
QUESTION:
What's easy and healthy to pack in a brown bag for lunch?
I want to start brown bagging everyday but get tired of sandwiches after a few weeks. I need ideas to help me create easy and healthy lunch menus that appeal to adults. I don't have a lot of time to be in the kitchen cooking either. I need creative ideas.
I want ideas for ADULT lunches.
- ANSWER:
  cereals, granolas, fruits, nuts, lunch meat rolled with sliced cheese, whole grain tortillas, instant oatmeal packages, raw vegetables and a plastic container of ranch dip and plenty of ice cold bottled water.
QUESTION:
What are some good and healthy lunch wraps?
I love to eat wraps or salads for lunch. But lately i have been getting sick of eating the same wrap every single day. I always have a wrap with turkey,lettuce, and tomatoes. Any ideas on some good and healthy wraps?
- ANSWER:
  Add some humus to it as a spread! Or try getting some of those flavored wraps like the tomato or spinach ones.
  Add some bell pepper, pickles, spinach,try using some smoked cheese, Grilled chicken,ham,roast beef..........
QUESTION:
Is gazpacho good and would you consider it a healthy lunch option?
I've never had it before, but I'd like to try it. I found a recipe in one of my cookbooks for it. Just wondering if gazpacho by itself would be a healthy lunch option?
- ANSWER:
  Absolutely. It's chock full of fresh vegetables and the small amount of oil that is used is olive oil.
QUESTION:
What are some nice tasting healthy school lunch ideas that a teenager can make easily and cheaply?
I would like ideas or recipes of healthy lunch snacks that i can make without it costing too much and lacking in taste

thanks
- ANSWER:
  4 small chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  1 tablespoon Cajun spice
  2 teaspoons olive oil
  4 large flour tortillas
  1/2 cup tzatikki dip
  1 medium zuccini, grated
  1 large carrot, grated
  
  Method:
  1. Place chicken strips, Cajun spice and oil in a bowl, cover and set aside for 10 minutes.
  
  2. Heat a large non-stick fry pan over a medium-high heat.
  
  3. Place the chicken strips in the pan and cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes or until brown and cooked through. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm.
  
  4. Top each tortilla with Tzatziki dip, carrot, zuccini and grated carrot.
  
  5. Serve immediately, or wrap for later use with a green salad of your choice.
  
  Or a sandwich with a salad can be an easier alternative.
  Salads are really good also.
QUESTION:
What should I pack to make a healthy lunch?
I want to try eating healthier to loose some weight. So I've been packing my lunch.
Today I had...
Peanut Butter sandwich on wheat bread
Mandrin orange
90 calorie Special K Bar
and a Yoplait yogurt.

Is that healthy?
What are some other things I could pack?
- ANSWER:
  Special K Bar & yogurt aren't really healthy. If you have to, eat only one & the yogurt is better.
  
  Add things like:
  
  1 cup of baby carrots: 70 Cal.
  1/2 breast of baked chicken: 142 Cal.
  1 cup of cherry tomatoes: 31 Cal.
  1 oz of Cashew Nuts: 156 Cal.
  
  Remember to drink lots of water & take a multi-vitamin.
QUESTION:
What are some ideas for a healthy lunch at school?
I am trying to lose some weight and would like some ideas for a healthy lunch to bring to school. Thanks in advance.
- ANSWER:
  Something I've been doing lately is trying to pack a food for every color of the rainbow to ensure my maximum nutritional intake For example, I packed a sandwich along with strawberries, carrots, a cheese stick, green grapes, blueberries, and purple grapes. If you don't like some of these food, good substitutes are apples (red, green, or yellow), oranges, or other fruits. Hope this helps!
QUESTION:
Is this a healthy lunch to have everyday?
At my school cafeteria, they give you an option to have a bagel, 3 mozerella sticks, an apple and milk. Is this an OK lunch to eat everyday? Is is healthy enough?
- ANSWER:
  -This lunch does have fiber, in the apple. Fiber keeps you fuller longer. The milk is good, hopefully it is low-fat or skim. The mozzarella sticks are loaded with calories and saturated fat....very bad. The bagel is most likely not whole grain and is then of no nutritional value. White flour bagels are terrible because they are loaded with calories and no nutrients then people load them up with saturated fat toppings. White flour bagels also cause your blood glucose to surge and then crash leaving you craving snacks and feeling hungry (to be more technical bagels have a high glycemic index). Are there any vegetables or lean meats (chicken, turkey, ham) available? Those choices would be better than the cheese sticks and bagel.
QUESTION:
What is a good healthy lunch for a teen trying to lose weight?
Since school is starting soon, and i'm on a calorie restricted diet of 1300 calories what are some healthy lunch ideas for losing weight to take to school? from 350-500 calories..thanks
- ANSWER:
  I usually eat my lunch in this viriaty: I take in ANY veggies. sliced bell pepers, babay carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, celery sticks etc. etc. in a plastic baggy
  I also bring 1 fruit ALWAYS as sweet treat. an apple, pear, nectarine...anything I can fit in my lunch box.
  I just went and bought some granola bars. For school of course! But make sure to buy to either organic or ones that use as natural ingredients as possible. Kashi is a good brand. I also buy Antie Ann's organic granola bars.
  popcorn is light and good. But make sure to NOT bu carmle, butter, chedder ones...too many extra fatty calories. I just bought a pack or trader joes kettle corn. Its nly 110 calories a packet. really good!
  nuts are a good source of protein1 I love them. With raisins or dried cranberries (called craisins) are good, too. But theyt are full of additional calores. So watch out for nuts. Just saying because its full or protein and wont make you fat. At all.
  juices. I like naked juices or bolthouse. Wath out the calories on those too. But they are filled with vitamins!
  make sure to eat only whole grain bread. aka brown breads. Dont go for "whole" or "whole wheat" it isnt good enough. It could be just as bad as white with all the corn syrups and what not. Whole grain is best. Same with dough or rice. oats are good as well. But more for breafast.
  I would say granola-but those can be high on calories and added with a tons of sugars. Make sure to buy natural graola and watch your servings.
  I like tofu! that is all.
  yogurt is amazing! But watch it. DO NOT fall for those "low fat low calroei" scams. caompanies such as yopliat claim to have "wholesome" products, but in reality-its filled with artificial colors, preservaties and corn syrups which btw, can make it harder for fat to go away. What would you go for the long run? "low calroie" fat sticking pink yogurts or the real, healthy yogurts that our ancestors ate? It you want to go with the GOOD choice, I advise buy all natural or organic yogurt. the less ingredients it has, the better it is. I buy Nancy's or brown cow yogurt. Heres a hint: is the second or third or first ingrent has High fructose corn syrup or sugar-its poision basically. I sometimes buy Tillamook yogurts, which arnet the best, but there not as bad as the worst! hence dannon, yoplait. However, dannon isnt THAT bad eitehr but isnt the best. Go for organic yogurts. The good party is, they are VERY good and tasty and high in protein, which keep syou fuller longer! 170 calories a serving size wont kill you. Instead of 100.
  berries are great! I know they are a fruit (which I already stated) but they are so yummy! LOW calorei and I mean LOW LOW and you will get filled up before taking in that many calories. for instance, each raspberry is 1 calorie. Each blueberry is 1/3 or a calorie (I think around there, but Im sure its LESS that 1 calorie per berry) 1 cherry has only 5 calories and strawberries! Very good eh?
  In conclusion-natural, earthly products. Stay away from mayonnaise, too. And too m uch butter spreads. Otherwise have fun!
  P.S MILK is fital for schooling! Weather its soy or real whole milk-drink up. I drink soy, but if you like real its a good idea to buy an individual containier or pack or preferably organic milk help you wth your studies. NOT chocolate, however, its a good recovery drink after P.E
QUESTION:
Can you give me some ideas for a healthy lunch?
I work in an office. I bring my lunch from home to save money. So far I have been packing either a turkey or ham sandwhich. I always use whole wheat bread, miracle whip, mustard, either swiss or american cheese. For a side bring carrot sticks and celery sticks. I dip them in either light ranch dressing or hummus. For desert a fruit or yogurt or fat free pudding. I am getting bored with this. Can you give me some healthy alternatives? Thanks.
- ANSWER:
  I try to eat healthy and for lunch I usually have turkey on wheat bread with dijon mustard and lettuce....the mustard is healthier than mayo/miracle whip! Also, this is my favorite, I always eat a banana with peanut butter, it's SO good and filling, not to mention healthy (with protein and potassium!) I also get tuna sandwiches sometimes with american cheese and lettuce. Hope this helped!
QUESTION:
what are some cheap, easy and healthy lunch ideas to bring to work?
I'm working a full time summer job. I thought it'd be simple and costly to purchase lunch each day from the cafe downstairs but it's getting expensively, quickly. What are some cheap, easy and healthy lunches to bring to work each day? I have a microwave and a refridgerator in the break room, so heating/cooling things aren't a problem. I just don't want to have to spend all night before cooking food, as well as having meals spoil quickly.

Thanks!
- ANSWER:
  Generally what I do is just make a little more food for dinner and bring the leftovers for lunch the next day, and I really don't cook a lot. Another thing my husband and I do is cook grilled chicken and pork chops that will last a few days and eat for lunch and dinner If you don't really want to cook here are some quick suggestions I use when I just need to throw something together without spending much if any time by the stove:
  
  -carrots and sliced cucumbers and hummus
  -fruit
  -string cheese
  -yogurt
  -prepackaged turkey meatballs pre cooked (take about 30 seconds to heat up in microwave) can eat over uncle bens ready rice or with a little sauce and melted cheese
  -egg salad- super easy to make just boil some eggs and mix in low fat mayo and some salt n pepper
  -whole wheat gnocchi or perogies
  -whole wheat bagel with low fat veggie cream cheese and tomato or cucumber
QUESTION:
What is a healthy lunch I can bring to school?
I am trying to lose weight so I need to bring my lunch to school....
I don't want a full lunch,I pretty much want it to be snack size.

What is something that is under 300 calories,snack sized,very healthy that will help me to lose weight...and is already pre-packaged so I can just buy it instead of having to make it?
- ANSWER:
  Lean Pocket
  
  Tuna and crackers packet
  
  Fruit Salad
  
  Salad
  
  Bagel with low fat cream cheese
QUESTION:
What is a quick and healthy lunch for a vegetarian to eat?
Does anyone have a good recipe for me? I'm a vegetarian looking for a very healthy lunch that has very few calories, I'm trying to watch my weight. Help? Please and thank you. <3
- ANSWER:
  I'm not a vegetarian anymore but I was for 4 years (medical reasons)
  
  This was my favorite lunch
  
  1/2 Whole Wheat Pita
  I filled it with
  Sliced Cucumber, Tomatoes, Bellpepper, Shredded Carrots, a small handful of cabbage, and fresh whole leaf spinach. Topped with sliced strawberries and almonds. I also topped with this my favorite salad dressing.
  
  I also made this (my second favorite)
  
  2 slices of Sour Dough bread
  on one slice I used a fav. Mustard
  I stacked roasted Bell Pepper
  Roasted Garlic
  Fresh Mozzarella
  Fresh Tomatoe
  Spinach (fresh whole leaf)
  Capers
  and Olives
  with a little Olive oil on the top.
  
  It's a great yummy Sandwich!
QUESTION:
What sounds like a good healthy lunch?
I was thinking a ham or turkey sandwitch
But then I remembered everything on it
BREAD turns sugar into fat :/
MAYONASE is fattening
MUSTARD is aswell
CHEESE i dont know its dairy & thats not very good
& THE HAM is packeged & Processed, right?

:/ Ahh.

What would be a healthy lunch?
- ANSWER:
  Can I make a couple of corrections? Bread is a carb, a carb can not turn into a fat very easily. You will probably burn up the bread today so I wouldn't worry about it. The string is: Bread/carb/sugar/mixes with insulin in blood stream goes to liver if possible, if not, THEN it gets stored as fat.
  Mayo is fattening.
  Mustard is not. To make mustard fattening, you'd probably have to eat the whole jar.
  Cheese, well, yes, cheese is fattening, but you can't avoid ALL fat. Try a low fat cheese. The benefits out weigh the fat if you use only one slice.
  I'd go with the turkey or a chicken breast cut into slices.
  Don't forget the veggies, tomatoes, lettuce, etc
  
  A healthily made sandwich made with a multi-wholegrain bread can be quite nutritious and healthy, just steer clear of the chips.
  Also try toasting the bread and using a thick, chunky style salsa instead of mustard for a change of pace.
QUESTION:
What are some healthy lunch ideas that I can take to school with me?
I'm in college, but I have a break for lunch and I need some healthy lunch ideas without having to buy food from the school ALL the time.
- ANSWER:
  here's some ideas for a healthy lunch:
  
  Drinks - 100% juice like Tropicana or Minute Maid, ice tea like Honest Ade or Fuze, low fat milk or even water.
  Snacks: apple slices and peanut butter, fruit salad, chips like Lay's original or Sun Chips, or Jello Fruit Passion.
  
  all these ideas are lower in calories than some other brands. hope this helps!
QUESTION:
What are somek quick and healthy idea's for lunch to make at work that are not frozen meals? ?
I'm currently going to school full time and working full time. I go to school in the morning's and go right to work after classes (right around lunch time) I am on a budget and pressed for time so I make/eat lunch at work. Lately I've just been buying frozen meals but they are NOT healthy at all so I need quick and healthy lunch idea's for the workplace.
- ANSWER:
  Hummus and pita bread. You can find the bread in your local grocery store and you can very easily make hummus with
  
  1 can chickpeas, drained (also known as garbanzo beans)
  2 tsp garlic (minced)
  2 tsp lemon juice
  2 tbsp olive oil
  Salt and pepper to taste
  
  Mix all ingredients in a blender and add more olive oil to get the consistency you want.
  
  It's filling and tasty. Hummus is also best when served at room temperature.
  
  Also:
  
  Chef salads (with boiled egg as a must; filling and gives you protein)
  
  Sandwiches (lean meats, cheese, romaine lettuce and tomato; go for whole wheat bread and mind what kind of bread you buy, some brands have a lot of high fructose corn syrup)
  
  You may want to spend some time on the weekends fixing larger meals that will give you leftovers to carry to work through the week. It's time consuming, but it will save you time through the week, money, and keep you eating healthy.
QUESTION:
Is a peanut butter and jelly sandwich a healthy lunch option?
With my budget and short lunch, I cannot afford to eat lunch out as often as I'd like, so I've been making my lunch and bringing it to work. Is a peanut butter and jelly sandwich a healthy lunch choice?

What are some other quick and inexpensive healthy lunch ideas?

Thanks (:
- ANSWER:
  Yes - but use whole grain bread, natural peanut butter and good jam. Try using sliced bananas instead of jelly. Apples are good to bring too, and baby carrots. It's the kind of lunch that makes you feel like a kid again, but it's healthy and filling.
QUESTION:
What is a healthy lunch to eat?
I just read that even deli slice meat isn't good for you. I have eaten this everyday for the last 3 years because I am a young single male and I don't cook a whole lot. So, just curious, what is a good, healthy lunch that I can eat at work everyday? I usually eat a deli meat sandwhich on whole wheat bread, a banana, an apple, some nuts, and some carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower. What can I replace the deli slice meat with? Just curious. Thanks.
- ANSWER:
  Grill up some chicken the night before. Use it on your sandwich the next day or turkey burgers are great! Low in calories about 160k a patty.
QUESTION:
What is a healthy lunch to eat at work?
It is way to convenient to go eat fast food rather than eat something from home on my lunch breaks. My question are what a couple of meals that are easy and healthy that I can take to work with me.
PLEASE HELP I'M GETTING FAT!
- ANSWER:
  There called steamers!! There not like the typical microwave oven dinner. There healthy and soooo good!! It comes ina bowle that has a sauce at teh bottom of the bowle and then has pasta maybe vegatables and chicken just all kinds. They could be kinda pricy but about as much as a fast food resturaunt. Just stick it int he microwave at work and about 6 mins later you have a yummy healthy dinner!! ENJOY!
QUESTION:
What is a healthy lunch at school and not excpensive?
Recently I have been having a fruit salad for my 5 a day and an orange juice for my daily amount of vitamin C. But I don't think it is enough.. So can anyone suggest a healthy and cheap lunch under £2.50?

Pleeeeeease, the more suggestions gets the best answer! THANKS! xxx
- ANSWER:
  You need more protein:
  yogurt & nuts
  tuna salad on whole wheat with lettuce & tomato.
  sardine on whole wheat with tomatoes
  grilled cheese & tomato sandwich
  Soup & salad
  Chicken soup with noodles
  Vegetable soup
  Hamburger
  Turkeyburger
  Falafel
  Fish & chips
  Fish & salad
  
  Bon Appetit!
QUESTION:
What is a healthy lunch for someone "on the go"?
I'm a lifeguard and I work all day from 8am-3pm. I have swim practice for 2-3hours after work as well. I was just wondering what a healthy but filling lunch would be. Thanks!
- ANSWER:
  lol to answer above,but seriously home made sandwhiches can be really nice and some fruit with a yougurt or try having a salad that you have made or cook some pasta, add what you want,let it go cold,shive it in a lunch box and tuck in tomorrow lunch time
QUESTION:
What are some healthy lunch ideas that I won't get bored of?
I usually get really bored with lunch, so I just skip it, which I know isn't healthy, but my school offers horrid foods...french fries and pizza mostly, and I don't want to be putting that into my body. What are some good, healthy opts for lunch that I can switch up?
- ANSWER:
  I used to cook a bunch of boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the beginning of the week, and then each day for lunch I'd eat one with a different vegetable and whole-wheat carb. You can do brown rice, whole wheat pasta, etc.
  
  Also, you can get whole grain pitas / tortillas and make different kinds of wraps. Chicken, spinach, avocado - whatever healthy proteins and veggies you want.
  
  Lean Cuisine makes some good frozen foods too. I don't know if your school has a microwave or fridge that you can use, but that's another option. Good luck!
QUESTION:
How do i pack a healthy lunch?
What can I eat 4-5 times a week for lunch that is healthy, filling, and will go five or six hours without refrigeration?

Preferably not too expensive.

Extra:
Band camp is coming up. I used to go to fast food places for lunch but now I'm trying to be healthy and save rather than spend money.

I've never had to pack a serious lunch before.
- ANSWER:
  Tuna is definitely one of the better things you can eat, just make sure it is suspended in water, not oil. Also, fresh fruits and veggies, of course, and any kind of 100% whole grains, because these will keep you feeling fuller longer. If you've got those little blue plastic ice packs, you can definitely stick one or two of those in an insulated lunch box(check out the back-to-school section at Target!)and throw in some 2% string cheese or low-fat yogurt. Also you can try trail mix w/o the m&m's
QUESTION:
What is a good healthy lunch that I can take to school I have access to a microwave?
I want a healthy lunch to take to school. Um I don't want any turkey sandwiches or anything like that they gross me out. I don't want it to have to much meat. I also want it to get me full. I have a microwave in school so I can heat it up .
- ANSWER:
  Stir fried vegetables
  
  Ingredients
  2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  1/2 cup chopped onion
  1 lb chicken breast, cut in strips (marinate in soy sauce and garlic for great flavor)
  2 cups cauliflower, cut to florets
  2 cups broccoli, cut to florets
  1 red bell pepper, sliced
  1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  1 cup celery, sliced (2 stalks) (optional)
  1 (15 ounce) can baby corn
  salt (to taste)
  soy sauce (optional)
  
  Sauce
  1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  1/2 cup water
  1 teaspoon cornstarch (just use enough to thicken slightly)
  Directions
  1Saute onions in oil.
  2Add chicken and stir fry until browned. If not marinated, season with soy sauce and garlic.
  3Add vegetables except for baby corn and salt. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes.
  4Add baby corn and soy sauce to taste, if desired.
  5Pour sauce over, stir till all vegetables are coated. If more sauce is needed, just double the recipe. I haven't made this in ages, so you might need more. I can't remember.
  6Sauce: stir all ingredients for sauce together until slightly thickened.
  
  Let your mom to cook that for you and just reheat that in your microwave in school, bring boiled rice also. And don't forget a fresh fruits for your dessert, banana or apple
QUESTION:
What is a good cheap healthy lunch to take to work?
I've been eating very healthy lately, but it can become expensive... Trying to look for other options for lunch..

Thanks
- ANSWER:
QUESTION:
Is this a healthy lunch that wont make me fat?
Ok, I plan on taking a soy-nut butter sandwich with one tablespoon of soynut butter and one tablespoon of sugar free jelly, on two slices of light wheat bread. Also Im taking an apple, and a serving of carrots with 2 tablespoons of hummus. Is this a healthy lunch or is it too much?
- ANSWER:
  Yes it will make you fat! well... not really, but I don't consider that a healthy meal. I never heard of soy-nut butter, but what I do know about soy is that it has ingredients in there with estrogen-like properties. Do you know what estrogen is? Among other things, it is a fat storing hormone. Oh, and sugar free jelly? lol, what kind of jelly is sugar free! Look at the ingredients I'm sure there are some sugar alcohols in there like maltodextrin. The only reason they can label it sugar free is because sugar alcohols are actually carbohydrates.
  
  Now the bread... When you say wheat bread, you should be eating WHOLE WHEAT bread. You have to watch what you buy because just the play in words can lead you to believe its healthy when its not. The bread need to contain The whole grain which is the germ, bran, and endosperm. Your wheat bread may only contain the endosperm which is the starchy part of the grain.
  
  This is what your lunch should look like:
  
  Organic peanut butter and organic jelly on sprouted bread.
  1 medium sized organic apple (no pesticides, herbicides, or insecticides that can mimic estrogen)
  
  Don't worry about the small amount of sugar in the jelly. The slow digestion of complex carbs and fiber will counter any kind of spike in blood sugar.
QUESTION:
What Are Some Healthy Lunch Options for School?
I'm looking for some healthy stuff I can take to school for lunch. I'm sick of the same old turkey sandwich every day.
- ANSWER:
  Wraps are a great idea for school lunches. You can change the ingredients that you add each day and make homemade dressings to top them with. This allows for a wide array of flavors and you will never get bored with the same combination each day. Whole wheat tortilla wraps can be used instead of white for an increase in nutritional value.
  
  Fresh fruits and vegetables are also a good idea. They stay cold in an insulated lunch box and are a great source of nutrients! You can vary your fruit and vegetable variety depending on what is in season at the time.
  
  A few other small, snack type items that can be packed are lightly buttered popcorn, pretzels, crackers with peanut butter, trail mix, sugar free pudding, yogurt, and granola bars. You can also buy the 90-100 calorie packs at the store to include in your lunch every so often as well.
QUESTION:
What would a healthy lunch be for school?
So i'm starting back to school this week and I've been trying to lose weight, so i need some healthy lunch ideas (with calories please).
I have a break at 11am, what could i eat then?
I will have a healthy breakfast, like porridge (Oatmeal) or a high fibre cereal, or a multi-grain cereal.
Any help is appreciated
- ANSWER:
QUESTION:
what is a good idea for a healthy lunch?
I can think of a healthy breakfast and a healthy dinner but I am so stuck for ideas about lunch. Any ideas?
- ANSWER:
  You could reheat leftovers from the previous night's supper, or make healthy salads and sandwiches. Replace chips with carrot and celery stickes, fresh or dried fruit; jello cups are a nice refreshing end to a light lunch.
  
  Tuna Salad Sandwiches -- enough for 4 sandwiches
  
  For variety, add cucumber or tomato slices to each sandwich.
  
  2 cans albacore tuna, in water, drained
  ½ cup celery, diced
  ½ cup apple, diced
  1 teaspoon lemon juice
  ⅓ cup fat free mayonnaise
  4 lettuce leaves
  8 slices whole wheat bread
  In a small bowl, flake tuna with fork. Add celery, apple, lemon juice and mayonnaise. Stir well.
  
  To serve, place 1 leaf of lettuce on a slice of bread. Top with 1/4 of tuna mixture, spread to edges and top with another slice of bread. Serve immediately.
  
  Chicken Salad
  
  Serve with baby spinach for a light lunch, top a croissant or fill a pita pocket.
  
  3 - 4 cup cooked chicken, diced
  1 cup celery, chopped fine
  1 cup apple, peeled, cored and chopped fine
  1 teaspoon salt
  ¼ teaspoon pepper
  ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  1 teaspoon dried parsley
  ⅛ teaspoon dill weed
  ½ cup fat free mayonnaise
  ¼ cup fat free sour cream
  Combine all ingredients. Chill overnight before serving.
  
  Chicken Tostadas
  
  Chicken breasts make a fine change of pace for tostada filling, along with tomatoes, lettuce and bell pepper. A garnish of salsa with fat free sour cream and grated cheese keep this dish a healthy one.
  
  1 ½ pounds chicken breasts, cooked
  3 cups romaine lettuce, torn into bite size pieces
  ½ cup bell pepper, chopped
  ½ cup chopped tomatoes
  6 whole wheat tortillas
  6 tablespoons fat free sour cream
  6 tablespoons salsa
  6 tablespoons Cheddar cheese, grated
  Heat tortillas by placing them in a large dry skillet over medium high heat, turn one until golden and puffy.
  
  Place tortillas on plates, evenly distribute remaining ingredients over tops of toasted tortillas. Serve immediately.
  
  Mexican Roll Ups
  
  A tasty alternative to sandwiches for a lunchbox or picnic. Roast beef, chopped tomatoes, bell pepper and seasonings are rolled in whole wheat tortillas and wrapped in tin foil. Easy to transport and neat to eat.
  
  6 whole wheat tortillas
  6 leaves romaine lettuce
  1 ¼ pounds sliced roast beef
  1 cup chopped tomatoes
  1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  2 tablespoons olive oil
  3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  For each roll up, tear off about a 15 inch piece of wax paper or aluminum foil. Place the tortilla on the paper or foil. Top with lettuce leaf, about 3 ounces of beef, divide tomatoes pepper, oil, vinegar and cumin evenly over all tortillas.
  
  Begin rolling the paper or foil over the tortilla to encase the filling. Roll until the sandwich is completely rolled.
  
  To eat, peel back the paper or foil.
  
  Turkey Club Sandwich
  
  Serve this double-decker sandwich with carrot and celery sticks and red and green grapes. If you don't like Swiss cheese, substitute any other variety, such as cheddar cheese.
  
  4 tablespoons fat free mayonnaise
  4 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped
  12 slices sourdough bread, toasted
  8 ounces turkey breast lunch meat
  6 slices bacon, fried crisp
  4 romaine lettuce leaves
  8 slices tomato
  4 slices Swiss cheese
  In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and basil. Spread 1 teaspoon of mixture on each slice of bread.
  
  Place 1 slice of bread on plate. Top with 1 ounce turkey and 1 1/2 pieces of bacon. Add another lsice of bread, 1 ounce turkey, 1 lettuce leaf, 2 slices tomato and 1 piece of cheese. Top with last slice of bread. Place a toothpick in each half of sandwich and cut down the center. Serve immediately.
QUESTION:
How can I eat a healthy lunch?
I'm a 35 year old woman and I would like to lose a bit of weight over the summer. I work constantly and I only have a 30 min lunch break, so I don't really have time to go around looking for something nutritious. I work at Wal Mart so you'd think it would be easy, but I have no idea what to even look for. So I was wondering what is there that I can have for lunch that is affordable and healthy?
- ANSWER:
  1st of all, if you want to be healthy you should be cooking most of your food yourself, and taking that food to work. Wal-mart has frozen fruit, frozen vegatables, and dried fruit. Dont be lazy and be pro-active. Use toperware and bring food to work.
  
  -Also if your only eating once or twice a day you will not loss any weight at all. Try 4-6 small meals a day.
QUESTION:
What are some healthy lunches/snacks/drinks you pack for lunch?
When you go to work and pack a lunch for yourself, what do you usually include? When I say healthy, I dont mean seaweed smoothies with 5 pieces of lettuce but something that is generally healthy.

I usually just make a pb & j or tunafish/mayo sandwich f or lucnh but want to start bringing snakcs and drinks so i dont spend a fortune in the vending machines.

Any ideas?
- ANSWER:
  I usually go with one of those little cup-size containers of yogurt, a granola bar or some nuts, and a piece of fruit like an apple or a tangerine.

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