Lunch is an important meal for everyone. It supplies nourishment and energy to keep the body and mind functioning effectively throughout the afternoon.
At any age, eating healthfully is crucial, but as we become older and beyond midlife, this importance increases.
In addition, eating correctly can help you maintain a good mindset and emotional stability and to maintain your physical health.
Now we know why eating a healthy lunch is important. Let’s now prepare your lunch with these 3 simple recipes !
3 Healthy Lunch Recipe Ideas
1) Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe
INGREDIENTS
For the chicken :
-2 Chicken breasts
-1-2 tablespoons Oil
-1/2 teaspoon Salt
-1/4 teaspoon Pepper
-1 teaspoon Garlic powder
-1 teaspoon Paprika
-1 teaspoon Dried oregano
For the salad :
-1/4 Red onion, chopped
-2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped
-4-5 leaves of Lettuce
-1 tomato Chopped
-1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the dressing :
-4 tablespoons Mayonnaise, low fat
-1 tablespoon Greek yogurt, low fat
-2 tablespoons Lemon juice
-Salt
-Pepper
[Method]
- Mix all the ingredients and you can add cheese crumbles or shaved parmesan (optional)
2) Veggie fried Rice Recipe
INGREDIENTS
-3 portions White rice
-4 cloves Minced Garlic
-Shitake mushrooms Sliced
-Shredded carrot
-Shredded cabbage
-2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
-2 tablespoons oyster sauce
-1 tablespoon Sesame oil
-5 tablespoons Cooking oil
-Salt for taste
[Method]
- First, heat the wok with cooking oil .
- Next, add in minced garlic and the rest of the vegetables and stir fry.
- Then add all of the sauces. (oyster sauce + sweet soy sauce)
- After that add cooked rice and sesame oil.
- Lastly, stir in and the veggie fried rice is ready .
3) Chicken Wrap Recipe
INGREDIENTS
-2 chicken breasts (grilled and sliced)
-2 tortillas
-2 slices cheese ( optional )
-4 cups spinach or lettuce
-1 cup red onion sliced thin
-6 cherry tomatoes sliced
-3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
-3 tablespoons ranch dressing
-Salt and pepper for test
[Method]
- First, to make the wraps, simply fill all the ingredients.
- Next, grill on a pan for a few minutes per side to crisp up the tortilla and melt the cheese.
To conclude, the secret to a balanced packed lunch is choosing the perfect combination of foods to provide you the nutrients for you to stay healthy. It is also important to include plenty of fruits and vegetables in your lunch.
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