Just wondering what you all would be doing.....I'm always in such a hurry....just thought I could pick up some new ideas.
remember you can ♥havefunwithfaith♥ LOL I just love cooking & recipes..such a great area!!!!!
2007-10-03 05:22:50 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Hi Faith....Love your profile. You sound like my kind of friend!
Back to the question. Lunches are difficult sometimes especially if you are on the run like it sound like you are.
Start at the Supermarket. Good nutrition starts in the supermarket. When shopping, plan for at least three different types of foods to include in each lunch--preferably from different food groups:
Low-fat dairy foods. Low-fat milk (for a thermos), yogurt (may be unrefrigerated for 4 to 6 hours without spoiling), low-fat cheese (for sandwiches, or to eat with crackers or bagels), cheese sticks, cottage cheese.
Fruits. Oranges, grapefruit, bananas, dried apricots or other dried fruits, or any seasonal fruit.
Vegetables. Raw carrots, green peppers (to be seeded and cut into wedges), tomatoes (for sandwiches), vegetable juices, salad ingredients.
Protein. Turkey, ham, lean roast beef (from the deli or home cooked), peanut butter, hummus, refried beans, bean burritos, tuna.
Bread and grain foods. Preferably whole-grain breads, bagels, crackers or other lightly processed grain foods; pretzels, popcorn.
Keep It Fresh. To preserve freshness, keep breads in the freezer and take out slices as you need them. You can make a sandwich on frozen bread; it will be thawed within minutes--certainly by lunchtime! Buy an assortment of food containers such as a wide-mouth thermos to hold dinner leftovers, canned or homemade soups, or cottage cheese; 6- to 8-ounce containers for applesauce, canned fruits, or yogurt; sandwich containers to keep bread fresh and unsquished; and an insulated lunch bag with an ice pack to keep foods chilled.
Make It Quick and Easy. Cook extra dinner and then enjoy the leftovers for lunch. Leftover casseroles, pasta, burritos, bean dishes, pizza, and soups can easily be reheated in a microwave oven. Reduce decision making by finding a healthful lunch that you enjoy and are willing to eat day after day. This makes shopping and planning much easier, and is nutritionally acceptable as long as you are making wholesome choices and getting a variety of foods at other meals. Some popular standby lunches: A big bagel with peanut butter, a cup of yogurt, and a banana; · A turkey sandwich made with light mayonnaise, an orange, a lowfat cheese stick, and pretzels; · Pita bread with hummus, a cup of yogurt, baby carrots, and a green pepper.
nfd♥
2007-10-03 17:00:46 · answer #1 · answered by fishineasy™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taco salads are tasty, quick and easy to make, just keep the chips separate from the wet ingredients until ready to eat.
Tired of cold sandwiches? Warm the meat and cheese in the microwave and toast the bread - it really livens up a sandwich.
Assorted raw veggies, a small bag of chips and a small container of salad dressing to use as a dip.
Make tuna or chicken salad the night before and bring some and crackers to eat for lunch next day.
Save out some food from dinner and have it for lunch in two or three days.
Hard boiled eggs in salt and pepper make a high protein lunch, add a piece of fresh fruit or a small fruit salad for contrast.
Make Rice-a-Roni and add a can of chicken or turkey.
2007-10-03 06:09:45 · answer #2 · answered by P B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually pack dinner leftovers...when I'm putting my dinner away, I pack some as a lunch for the next day. Grab and go...I just had grilled chicken breast marinated in lime and green beans...a yummy lunch, and no effort really.
2007-10-03 05:32:13 · answer #3 · answered by melouofs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm having some white albacore tuna on a whole wheat tortilla, with a bit of mayo, onion and celery.
2007-10-03 05:28:49 · answer #4 · answered by C-bug 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lunch has passed, but I had some leftover caesar salad from last night, strawberries, and a banana.
2007-10-03 08:51:55 · answer #5 · answered by stackawitz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have leftover bonelss BBQ ribs from dinner. Yummo.
2007-10-03 05:26:57 · answer #6 · answered by BlueSea 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Left over fried chicken w/Mac&cheese.
2007-10-03 05:30:43 · answer #7 · answered by just me 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i got subway today
a tuna sandwhich with tomatoes
onions cheese and light hot peppers
ex oil
i also had chips and diet coke
with that !
2007-10-03 05:41:55 · answer #8 · answered by cher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
left over lemon chicken and roasted potatoes
2007-10-03 07:09:15 · answer #9 · answered by monket 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I ate a sandwich. It was ok I guess LOL.
2007-10-03 05:33:39 · answer #10 · answered by shalia s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋