Brown Bag It!
If you ate a good breakfast, your day is already successful.
But, now it's lunch time and you're starving...what's the best meal to eat to
keep you energetic and satisfied for the rest of the afternoon? You'll want your lunch to be a healthy combination of carbs (about 60%),
protein (about 20%) and fat (about 20%). Try to include whole grains (as
in a sandwich or wheat pasta), fruits and veggies and, for protein and fat try
beans, lean meat or cheese. Below are some simple recipes for a brown-bag lunch you can prepare the night
before. If you eat out for your midday meal, shoot for things like
sandwiches, grilled meats and veggies. Salads are good too, as long as you
watch it on the dressing, cheese and other accompaniments.
Lunch Ideas
| Eggplant and Feta Cheese Pita (Master Cook) | Curry Chicken Salad |
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16 eggplant slices (1/2-inch-thick) Vegetable cooking spray 4 pita bread rounds (6-inch) cut in half 8 tomato slices (1/2-inch-thick) 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese with peppercorns (1 ounce) 1/4 cup chopped red onion 12 large fresh basil leaves thinly sliced Arrange eggplant in a single layer in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover; bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes. Turn eggplant over; cook, uncovered, 10 minutes. Let cool slightly. |
8 ounces chicken breast, cooked and cut into cubes Combine chicken, celery, and raisins in bowl. Set aside. In another bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, curry, and pepper. Add to chicken and blend. Refrigerate for at least three hours to blend flavors. Makes two cups, four servings. Per 1/2-Cup Serving: 145 calories, 5.5 grams of fat, 50 milligrams cholesterol, 70 milligrams sodium, 41 milligrams calcium, 0.5 grams dietary fiber, 1.5 grams saturated fat. |
