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Healthy Lunch Options

By: Crosby Wellness Center Staff

April 4, 2023, 10:00 am - Categories: Healthy Tips

When it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, one of the most important factors is what we choose to eat, and that’s especially true when it comes to lunch at work. Packing a healthy lunch for work is an excellent way to stay on track with your fitness goals while keeping your energy levels up throughout the day. To help you get started, we’ve put together a list of healthy lunch options that are not only good for you, but are also delicious and easy to prepare.

Pizza Lettuce Wraps

Pizza lettuce wraps are a healthy lunch option because they offer a low-carb alternative to traditional pizza and are a tasty and satisfying option for anyone looking to enjoy the flavors of pizza without sacrificing their health goals.

Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS

• 1 ¼ cups cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, quartered
• ¾ cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (3 ounces)
• 1 ounce thinly sliced, cooked turkey pepperoni, chopped (1/4 cup)
• ¼ cup snipped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano
• 8 large Bibb lettuce leaves

DIRECTIONS

• In a medium bowl combine tomatoes, cheese, pepperoni, basil, and oregano. Divide tomato mixture among lettuce leaves.

Clean-Eating Bento Box Lunch

A clean-eating bento box lunch is a healthy lunch option because it contains a variety of nutrient-dense foods providing a balanced and satisfying meal. This lunch option is a delicious and convenient way to fuel your body.

Serving: 1
INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup snap peas
• ¼ cup blueberries
• ½ medium apple, sliced
• 1 ounce Cheddar cheese, sliced
• 2 tablespoons hummus
• 8 seeded whole-grain crackers, such as Mary’s Gone Crackers

DIRECTIONS

• Pack snap peas, blueberries, apple, cheese, hummus and crackers in a divided bento-style lunch box or in separate containers with lids.

Build-Your-Own Chicken Tacos

Chicken tacos are a delicious option and can be made with healthy ingredients to make the perfect lunch.

Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
• ½ cup mild salsa
• 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 8 corn tortillas, warmed and halved

DIRECTIONS

• Place chicken in a large saucepan and add water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 165 degrees F, about 15 minutes.
• Remove the chicken to a clean cutting board. (Discard poaching liquid or save for another use.) Let cool slightly, then shred the chicken into bite-size pieces with two forks. Transfer to a bowl and stir in salsa.
• Serve the chicken, lettuce, cheese and tortillas separately for build-your-own tacos.

REFERENCES

EatingWell.com. 2017. Build-Your-Own Chicken Tacos. June. Accessed March 1, 2023. https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/258458/build-your-own-chicken-tacos/.
—. 2017. Clean-Eating Bento Box Lunch. April. Accessed March 1, 2023. https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/258088/clean-eating-bento-box-lunch/.
Magazine, Diabetic Living. n.d. Pizza Lettuce Wraps. Accessed March 1, 2023. https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/259576/pizza-lettuce-wraps/.