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Five Ideas For a Healthy Lunch

FitSugar — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:00:12 -0700

I've found that if I don't make my lunch ahead of time, I end up picking up something quick, and it's usually not the healthiest. Can you relate? If so, here are five quick lunch ideas you can prepare the night before.

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Food Review: Healthy Choice Minestrone Soup

FitSugar — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:00:00 -0700

While shopping the other day, I noticed the Healthy Choice Minestrone Soup in the microwavable bowls were on sale. Since soup is one of my favorite lunchtime meals, I decided to give some a try. I especially love tomato based soups, so I was excited to taste the minestrone soup. To see what I thought about the soup as well as the nutritional information, just

Healthy Eating Tip: Start a Lunch Club

FitSugar — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0700

When you're trying to watch what you eat, brown-bagging it at work is a huge help. But let's face it: Not everyone has time to pack a lunch every night or morning before work. So why not start a lunch club at your office? It will help you eat better and encourage your co-workers to do the same.

Recruit a few of your officemates to join the club; anywhere from two to six members is a great start. Each week, assign each person to bring an ingredient for sandwiches or a smart salad. One person brings lettuce, or someone buys a loaf of bread, another member provides cold cuts, and so on. Then, every day, you can toss up a big salad to share, or let members make their own sandwiches with the provided ingredients.

If you want to get fancier, take more of a potluck approach. Have each person bring a different dish each day — anything from pasta salad to stir-fry — that everyone can eat for lunch. That way, each person only has to worry about lunch once a week.

Do any of you do this? If so, please do share your tips in the comments.

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Healthy Eating Tip: Salad Dos and Don'ts

FitSugar — Fri, 16 May 2008 08:00:00 -0700

In the warmer months of Spring and Summer I often opt for a cool crisp salad for lunch. If you find yourself eating more and more salads as the weather gets warmer and warmer, then use these salad bar tips for the dos and don'ts of keeping that salad easy on your waistline.

Do make your own salad (if possible).
Don't think that the pre-made salads are always going to be healthy.
Do get the darker leaf greens, like spinach, romaine, or arugula.
Don't fill your bowl with Iceberg lettuce — it offers little to nothing nutritionally.
Do load up on fresh veggies.
Don't load up on grilled veggies — grilled veggies at a salad bar are often coated with butter and oil.

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Do You Brown Bag It and Bring Your Lunch to Work?

FitSugar — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 03:00:00 -0700

When you are trying to eat healthy, and especially if you are counting calories, it really helps to pack your own lunch no matter if you are eating at work or school. This however takes some pre-planning and a few extra minutes in the morning, both of which can be hard to come by. Not only is it a great way to save money, bringing your lunch to work ensures that you are eating healthy fare (if you pack healthy fare!) without hidden calories. I bring my lunch most days, but how about you...Source

Do You Brown Bag It and Bring Your Lunch to Work?

Yes - I bring my lunch every day!

I bring my lunch about half the time.

Nope - I like to leave the office.

Other - Tell me below.

Healthy Gadget: Bento Stainless Lunch Jar

FitSugar — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 03:30:00 -0700

Lunchtime at work (or school) can be a dieter's hell. While you're sticking to your healthy turkey sandwich and yogurt, your coworkers are brining in yummy Mexican food that makes your mouth water at first sight.

You too can have yummy, but only healthy, dishes for lunch. You just may need to update the brown sack look. I am loving this Zojirushi Ms Bento Stainless Lunch Jar ($42.99). The stainless steel construction and vacuum insulation ensures foods remain hot or cold. This set includes two microwavable containers and an easy carry tote bag (which is kind of cute too). This way you'll have your coworkers mouth watering at the smell of your own reheated lentil tomato soup. Buy it from VeryAsia.com.