Monday, January 31, 2011

Lunch Meal Plan

Even though breakfast is the most important meal of the day, having a full lunch is very important to keep you going!

A nice salad is a great thing to have at lunch. My suggestion would be a mixed greens salad, or baby spinach. Some good dressings that are low in calories are balsamic dressing, oil and vinegar, catalina, or even a raspberry vinegrette. There are many choices you can have when making a salad, that can keep it different and exciting everytime. You can add different veggies and fruits to it, such as cucumbers, carrots, or broccoli.

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Another option would be a tuna sandwich. Tuna is very healthy for you. If you are like me, and like to add mayo to your tuna, try to cut down on the amount you add. It still tastes great! Also, low fat mayo would be the best choice if that is the case. Another great idea would be to add little pieces of celery to your tuna; it makes it taste a lot fresher!
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Some other great ideas for lunches are things such as apple sauces, apples, and trail mix. You can also try low fat cheeses with whole wheat crackers. These ideas are all healthy for you, but also yummy at the same time!

When it comes to drinks, the best way possible to cut down calories is to drink water. Water has 0 calories and still quenches your thirst. If water isn't your thing, stick to juices with low sugars, or even a green tea.

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