Packing a healthy lunch doesn’t have to be a headache, or cause you an anxiety attack. Sound dramatic? For some people, that’s how packing a healthy lunch can seem. I’m here to tell you it doesn’t have to be.
Tip number 1:
Do a lunch prep day! Make yourself a few salads in a jar for the week, make a crockpot of soup and put everything in mason jars to keep the serving sizes reasonable, easy to pack, and readily available.
Tip number 2:
Pack healthy snacks! When you are making your salads in a jar and your soup, take the time to chop some extra veggies and make some grab and go snack packs. Use peppers, carrots, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers, green beans, snap peas, etc. Portion out a few servings of nuts (no more than just the palm of your hand) for a quick crunch.
Tip number 3:
Avoid quick, salty and sugary packages. Those crackers? You don’t need them. That dip? Extra calories. That roll? Empty of nutrients. Stick to whole-foods that are plant-based and avoid oils and condiments. Your body will thank you.
Tip number 4:
Pack water! You should be drinking 1/2 your body weight in ounces every day. Get a couple of double-walled water bottles and grab one in the morning, pack one for lunch, and refill it as needed through the day.
If you keep all of these tips in mind when you’re packing your lunch, it should be easy. Getting the right vegetables in and paying attention to the “quick fix” meal solutions and eliminating all of the extras will help to ensure that you have a healthy and wholesome lunch.
For more about healthy lunches and salads in a jar, follow me on Instagram where I share my meals in progress, and my prep days now and then.
