If you find yourself stressing over what to pack for lunch here are some tips on how to pack a balanced lunch that actually makes sense!
- Start with including all food groups. Make sure you include all the MyPlate groups to ensure you’re getting at least one serving of each in your day!
- Pick a ‘Theme’. Make meal prep fun by creating a theme every day! Have a day where you make and bring your favorite type of food. Have a day where everything is green! Get creative and have fun with it.
- Pack with your family. Sometimes it’s hard to motivate yourself to meal prep. Make lunch packing a family event and have fun creating the same meal for everyone. Incorporate everyone’s favorite foods and make creative snacks together!
- Invest in meal prep containers and freeze leftovers. Having pre-made meals that you can just toss into your lunch bag and have ready to heat up at lunchtime will change your entire lunch game. Make a large pot of chili, a casserole, or freeze your leftovers so you have a variety of options and won’t need to worry about cooking later!
Source: SupportLinc EAP – Wellbeing Place
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