In an effort to have more energy and feel better, I’m trying to eat healthier (and exercise, though I haven’t been doing very well with that lately). I even gave up my beloved Dr. Pepper…for one full week so far! We normally have a relatively healthy meal when we eat dinner at home, but lunches are another story. I usually (a) didn’t eat lunch and just snacked while drinking my Dr. Pepper or (b) ate what the kids ate (hot dogs, macaroni & cheese, quesadillas…they normally eat a fruit and vegetable as well, but I always left that part out for myself).
But I finally found something that I LOVE…and it takes less than 5 minutes to throw together!!! And it’s less than 200 calories!
Here’s what you’ll need: baby spinach, an apple (my favorite right now is the Pink Lady kind), almonds, and Raspberry Bliss Salad Spritzer dressing.
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| 1. Slice the apple. |
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| 2. Chop about 2-3 slices into small pieces. I give the rest of the apple to the boys for lunch. |
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| 3. Throw some baby spinach on a salad-size plate along with the almonds and apple pieces. Spritz several times with the dressing…don’t feel guilty, it’s only 1 calorie per spritz! |
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| Yum. |
What’s your favorite “healthy” lunch???
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This is great and puts my favorite healthy lunch to shame. I usually grab a few handfuls of this or that as I get food for the kids and end up with: sliced cheese and Club multigrain crackers, frozen peas (yum), and dried cantaloupe chunks. Not all mixed together, though!
I like to toast a whole wheat pita and then stuff with some low fat mozz, some tomato and some basil. Your salad sounds yummy!
I love Pink Lady apples!
For the sake of my new little baby, I'm giving up my beloved pepsi (we've already noticed a happier, less gassy baby!). We can do it!
As far as healthy lunches go… I'm afraid our lunches consist of leftovers, or peanut butter and honey sandwhiches. Though I do enjoy a nice turkey lettuce wrap now and then. :)