{It's Lunchtime}

I had a special request for this blog post:  Healthy lunch ideas for work.  I've become pretty good at coming up with a variety of lunch options to take to work everyday that doesn't get boring or repetitive.  Here is a list of my favorite portable lunches:

1.  Veggies with hummus.  Any veggies are great.  I typically use celery, grape tomatoes, or baby carrots.  Other great options are bell peppers, broccoli, or cauliflower.  Keep your eye open for those competitor Aldi ads, they are a great way to save money on weekly veggie staples.  I buy Sabra Hummus, they have a great variety whether it be spicy, traditional or garlic.  Prep veggies the night before your work week by washing, slicing and bagging.  I keep my hummus at work in the fridge, but you can also pre-portion it at home. 

Veggies: 0 WW Points! {knock yourself out}
Hummus: 1/2 Cup = 5 WW Points

2.  Veggie Wrap.  Challenge yourself to find the most low-cal tortilla in the store.  Slice an English Cucumber in small strips, slice regular sized carrots in strips also.  Spread a Weight Watchers Cheese wedge {can be found in the specialty cheese section at the store} in the tortilla and lay as much of the cucumber and carrot strips as you wish in the tortilla.  Roll up, wrap in cling wrap and place in a baggie.  Quick and healthy lunch to-go!

Veggies: 0 WW Points!
Low-Cal Tortilla: 2 WW Points
Weight Watchers Cheese Wedge: 1 WW Point

3.  Progresso Light Soup.  Can be found in the soup aisle with many different varieties!  Try serving with whole wheat saltine crackers. 

 Soup: 2 WW Points/Serving {2 servings per 1 can, 4 total points}
Whole Wheat Crackers: 10 crackers = 3 WW Points

4.  Pita Sandwich.  Whole Wheat Pita Bread, 3 thin turkey slices, Weight Watchers cheese wedge, and lots of veggies.  Arugula is one of my faves, can also use onions, carrots, cucumbers, etc. 

Pita: 2 WW Points
Sliced Turkey: 3 thin slices, 1 WW Point
Weight Watchers Cheese Wedge: 1 WW Point

5.  Yogurt.  I buy Yoplait Light Yogurt in bulk.  This is typically my dessert, or sometimes I'll eat the Yogurt as a light lunch with a banana sliced in it or strawberries.  Very filling!

Yoplait Light Yogurt: 2 WW Points
Banana/Strawberries: 0 WW Points!

6.  Low-Cal Popcorn.  They have 100 cal packs at the grocery store.  Popcorn is super filling too.  Try the Pop Secret or Jolly Time Healthy Pop.  Just be sure to look for the "100 Calorie" logo.

7.  Salad.  You can never go wrong with salad, just be careful with the salad dressing.  I am obsessed with Lucini Shallot and Cucumber dressing, I just limit the amount I put on it.  It's packed with flavor, so you really don't need much.  Play with your salad ingredients to keep your mouth guessing. 

Lucini dressing: 2 Tbsp = 3 WW Points

Xox,
Mrs. Munana