So many of us depend upon fast food these days and the simple fact of the matter is that it is killing us physically (morbid obesity) and financially (get rich and lose weight). With as much time as it takes us to drive through and for less than it costs to buy enough gas to sit at the drive through, we can prepare healthy, satisfying meals at home that transport well to any work site and will be guaranteed to get us through the day.
Here are a few ideas to consider:
1. Skip the lunch meat. Go with real roast ham, turkey or chicken. Make a ham for the family on Sunday and turn the leftovers into sandwiches for the coming week. Fresh meats prepared at home will have less sodium and fat and can be sliced thicker for a more satisfying sandwich that packs a protein punch.
2. Don’t forget the fiber. Skip the white bread and go with a whole grain bread for your sandwich. Better yet, get wild and get some whole grain pita pockets or wraps instead. Fiber helps to fill you up as well as lower cholesterol. Here are some general fiber counts for the most often used breads: White bread: 1 gram fiber; Wheat bread: 2 grams fiber; Bagel: 2 grams fiber; Flour tortilla: 2 grams fiber; White pita pocket: 1 gram fiber; Whole wheat pita pocket: 5 grams fiber; Small sandwich roll: 2 grams fiber.
3. Pack some calcium rich snacks. Lowfat yogurt, skim milk and lowfat string cheese are not only loaded with calcium but they also have a protein bonus and are tasty to boot.
4. Don’t forget the vitamin C. Skip fruit juices and pack some fresh fruit. Oranges, grapes and berries are great. The more color the better. These will also help to satisfy any cravings you may have for sweets.
Pack a nutritious and tasty lunch to save yourself the empty calories and cash you’d spend eating out and know that you’re doing a good thing for your waistline too.
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