| When it comes to eating healthy at work, it's easier | | | | one in that pre-caffeine morning daze! |
| said than done for most people. It's hard enough to | | | | 3) Mozzarella and Tomato Salad with Balsamic |
| remember packing something substantial in the | | | | Dressing- You don't have to like salad to love this lunch |
| morning, especially if you haven't had your coffee yet, | | | | option. A traditional mozzarella and tomato salad is |
| but what about when you need your lunch to be | | | | extremely healthy and easy to prepare. All you need is |
| healthy and tasty? For those times when Cup of | | | | some fresh buffalo mozzarella, some ripe juicy |
| Noodles just don't cut it, here's a list of 5 lunch items | | | | tomatoes, some balsamic dressing, and a pinch of sea |
| that are healthy, tasty, and all in all, simple to pack. | | | | salt. Slice the cheese and tomatoes to your thickness |
| 1) Asian Noodle Bowl- If you love pasta, but don't want | | | | preference, toss with a light amount of balsamic, and |
| to make a production out of lunch, there are tons of | | | | sprinkle on a bit of sea salt to taste. |
| options in terms of lunch items. However, not all are | | | | 4) Chicken Noodle Soup- The key to keeping this one |
| healthy. Look for a bowl of noodles that is made with | | | | healthy is sticking to a low-sodium version or one that |
| fresh noodles that aren't fried or dehydrated. It is also | | | | uses natural ingredients. If you really want to ensure |
| a good idea to find asian noodles that contain no MSG, | | | | that you're getting healthy and natural ingredients, you |
| artificial colors and flavorings, and has no hydrogenated | | | | can make your own. It's fairly simple and you can |
| oils. That means staying away from the fried (and | | | | make enough to portion out for the week or use in |
| pretty tasteless) Ramen noodles. In addition, a good | | | | other meals. |
| Asian noodle bowl will have healthy properties, and | | | | 5) Hummus and Pita Plate- This is a really light lunch |
| taste like you just ordered take-out. It sounds too good | | | | that when paired with some grapes or other fruit can |
| to be true, but they do exist. | | | | get you all the nutrients you need to function at high |
| 2) Turkey and Swiss Sandwich on Whole Wheat- | | | | energy levels all day. If you'd like a little more protein in |
| This seemingly simple lunch item can be very filling and | | | | with this option, you could also bring along some sliced |
| is full of good protein and carbs to keep your | | | | deli meat to add to the mix. |
| energy-level up all day. If you're using a nice, hearty | | | | So whether you're interested in eating Asian and |
| wheat bread, some good deli meat, and a little | | | | getting a nice steamed bowl of noodles, or want to go |
| Romaine lettuce with a slice of ripe tomato, you can | | | | Greek with hummus and pitas, you can rest assure |
| have a really nice lunch. The best part about this option | | | | that the Cup of Noodles that you once relied to get |
| is how easy it is to make. You could probably throw | | | | you through the day can be retired. |