Healthy Lunch Options

Most of us rush out to work and do not have the time or inclination to have a healthy lunch. In this article we will discuss about some healthy lunch options.

With our hectic lifestyle we do not even have the time to have breakfast let alone pack a healthy lunch. Most of the time we grab a sandwich or burger from the local diner which is loaded with high fats and cholesterol. Having a packed lunch lets you control the portion and choose healthier ingredients. You might think that packing lunch is time consuming and you won't have the time, but with some good time management and planning it is possible to have healthy lunch options on the go.

Healthy Lunch Options for Work

Some good and healthy lunch options are sandwiches and rolls as they are very easy to make and you can combine different ingredients to suit your taste. It has the perfect combination of carbohydrates, fats, proteins and vitamins. You can make the sandwich more versatile by including different fillings and by switching to wholegrain and rye. Here are some quick healthy lunch options that you can try out.

Chicken Thai Rolls

Ingredients

4 flour tortillas

4 iceberg lettuce leaves

1 cup red bell pepper, sliced thinly into strips

1 cup of shredded roasted chicken

2 tablespoon lime juice

1 tablespoon ginger, grated

tablespoon paprika powder

2 tablespoon mayonnaise

1 garlic clove, crushed

cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Method

In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise, lime juice, paprika powder, grated ginger and crushed garlic and whisk everything until it is well combined.

Now spread Ѕ a tablespoon of this mixture on the tortillas and add one iceberg lettuce leaf, a bit of the bell pepper strips and ј of the shredded chicken. Add a sprinkling of chopped coriander leaves and roll the tortilla and secure with a toothpick. Make the other tortilla rolls in the same way.

Turkey Reuben Sandwich

Ingredients

8 slices rye bread

4 slices of low fat cheese

1 Ѕ cup roasted turkey, thinly sliced

4 tablespoon fat free thousand island dressing

2/3 cup sauerkraut, drained and rinsed

2 tablespoon mustard paste

Method

Lightly spread mustard paste over the bread slices and place 1 cheese slice each on 4 bread slices. Now arrange the sliced turkey over the cheese slices. Add 2 to 3 tablespoon of sauerkraut and 1 tablespoon of the fat free thousand island dressing. Arrange the rest of the bread slices over the turkey filling and your sandwich is ready. More on easy lunch recipes.

Healthy Lunch Options for Kids

Kids like to have different variations in their lunch boxes and generally do not like to eat vegetables. Try to use left over meat and chicken from the previous days dinner to create healthy sandwiches and burritos. You can also include fruits like apples, oranges and grapes in their lunch boxes. It is a challenge to create healthy lunch options for kids as they are quite fussy eaters but if you give them different varieties of food, they are sure to enjoy their lunch. Here are some tasty and healthy lunch options for kids.

Potato and Tuna Patties

Ingredients

500g potatoes, chopped into quarters

1 celery stalk, finely chopped

Ѕ cup fresh corn kernels

1 can tuna

1 egg yolk

1 carrot, finely chopped

1 cup breadcrumbs

2 tablespoon coriander, chopped

2 tablespoon olive oil

Ѕ cup salad leaves, washed

Method

Cook the potatoes in a pan of water until they are cooked through and tender. Transfer the potatoes into a large bowl and mash them with the help of a fork. Cover the bowl with a cling film and place it inside the refrigerator for an hour. After an hour remove the mashed potatoes from the refrigerator and add the flaked tuna, carrot, celery, chopped coriander, egg yolk and corn kernels. Mix all the ingredients together until everything is well combined. Add salt and pepper to taste. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape them into patties. In a small plate, place the breadcrumbs. Add the patties into the breadcrumbs and coat well. Now heat a bit of oil in a frying pan and fry the patties until they are golden brown.

Strawberry and Cream Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients

2 slices whole wheat sandwich bread

1 tablespoon cream cheese

4 strawberries, thinly sliced

Ѕ tablespoon honey

tablespoon orange zest

Method

In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, orange zest and honey and mix well. Spread this cream cheese mixture on the bread slices and arrange the sliced strawberries on one side of the bread. Place the other slice over the strawberries and your sandwich is ready.

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Quick Lunch Ideas

So, these were some healthy lunch options that you can try making. If you are looking for healthy lunch options for weight loss have a serving of low fat yogurt and have fruit juices instead of fizzy drinks. Opt for wholewheat breads and stir clear of mayonnaise and fattening salad dressings.