Packing Healthy Lunches

Something that I'm working on this week is planning and packing a healthy lunch. I receive emails from a certified health coach (she was my Zumba instructor), and she sent a lovely one about healthier lunches.

Keep in mind when deciding what to eat for lunch:

1. Choose whole grain!
2. Pack bite-sized fruits and veggies. They're nutrient-dense, and fill you up.
3. Protein? Hard-boiled eggs are good for carrying along with you.
3. Buy a multi-compartment container. Here's what Shantelle, the health coach/Zumba instructor said about it: "As I researched a LOT of blogs and articles about creating healthy lunchboxes, I noticed that they ALL had one thing in common: every healthy lunch was packed in a Bento box or a multi-compartment tupperware container. It was obvious that multi-compartment containers make it much easier to pack fresh, healthy food in a way that is organized and visually appealing." Here are the ones that I made! I bought a container like these at SMITH'S. I think I got the 2 containers for $4. One for lunch, one for dinner.

Lunch: Tuna wrap, raspberries, and carrots

 Dinner: Seasoned brown rice, corn, and chicken

 I found a good trick if you're gone all day is to freeze your dinner and refrigerate your lunch so they'll both be ready when the time come's to eat them.

Here are some online examples. They're much more creative than I am! (Probably because they're mostly for children.) But, aren't they adorable?

Bon Appetit!