What is a yummy, but healthy school lunch?

Question

I am starting high school and the lunch lines are terribly long and i don't like school lunches anyway. I would like a

-sandwich

-2 sides

-drink

-maybe a dessert but i don't care

that is really EASY to make in the mornings.

I'm already skinny but i am working towards a six pack and i read you need to stop eating fat foods to get one, so yeah.

any help? what do/did you bring?

Answer 1

My kids' favorite lunch is a tortilla wrap which I usually split a whole wrap 2/3 for the older and 1/3 for the younger as a whole wrap is just too big.  I I put turkey and/or ham, usually three slices, and one slice of cheese along with baby spinach and shredded lettuce and shredded cut red peppers and roll tightly.  The more spinach and lettuce and fillers you use the less fattening it can be. It can be made the night before and refrigerated and is still "fresh."  

I include a bunch of seedless grapes which are in a baggie with baby carrots.  Another favorite is celery with peanut butter and craisins on top.  A yogurt usually serves as dessert.  

If you're looking for a little bit of carbs, you could add some Honey Wheat cracker sticks with soft cream cheese.  

I only send water for the kids to drink and include a piece of fruit that is in season as well.  

Answer 2

Skip the dessert, desserts are usually high fat high sugar and will give you a brief lift but then a let down.

You could not go wrong with some sort of whole grain sandwich, be sure you get some sort of protien in there like tuna, egg, chicken, whatever - if you are making the protien into classic salad (like tuna salad) be sure to consider the fat in the mix - I never use mayonaise, I sub in a little plain yogurt.  Then a small yogurt and some fruit.  I would definately stick with water to drink.  A couple small snack bags (like 100 calorie servings) of corn chips or nuts would be good snacks too.

My favorite things to pack for lunch are leftovers from dinner.  When I make dinner I always make at least one extra serving (I live alone) and pack it up to have the next day for lunch or dinner while I'm cleaning up after cooking.  When I do this I don't need to worry about packing a lunch, I just grab my pre-packed leftovers and I'm out the door.  I cook real healthy so these area usually some sort of lean protien, a couple of vegetables and some sort of whole grain or peel on potato.

Something else I do occasionally is make up 2 or 3 breakfast burritos at a time and take those with me as I need them.  Along with some fruit and a small snack these get me right through the day.

Answer 3

salads are easy to make and it is very healthy.

I eat them at school too.

Answer 4

Sandwiches: Try to stick with wheat bread. For meats, I would do turkey, ham, and chicken. Stay away from the mayo. Mustard is a healthy option for a condiment. Top it with some lettuce and tomatoes as well. If you want cheese, I would only use one slice.

Sides: Definitely bring a salad. I always buy the big bags of salad that have carrots and cabbage already in it. Then you don't have to waste time adding it in yourself. Use fat-free dressing. Italian, blush wine, and red wine vinaigrette all come in fat-free and are yummy.

Drinks: Water, water, water! Crystal light is ok too or Fruit2O type drinks that have no calories. Crystal light on-the-go is good to have on hand.

Dessert: Fresh fruit or veggies. Veggies such as carrots, celery, peppers, cucumbers, etc., are even better dipped in fat-free ranch dressing.  Fat-free yogurt is also a good snack option (or even a side). 100 calorie packs are great as well to satisfy a sweet tooth.

It's much easier if you pack your lunch the night before. It saves a lot of time in the morning. Good luck!!

Answer 5

sandwich  

green tea (diet)

apple w a little bit of peanut butter on the side

Answer 6

ham and cheese, and for dessert a fruit cup

Answer 7

For your sandwiches to cut back on unnecessary fats try not using mayo, and if you use cheese choose reduced fat cheeses.  As for sides, chopped fruit or veggies are always great, with light dressing.  Or you can even do some peanuts, granola bars, a cup of trail mix, etc.  As for the drink part, keep in mind that water is always the healthiest choice.  If you can't deal with the blandness add some fruit to your water.  A few sliced cherries, a squeeze of lemon or lime, or maybe some chunks of watermelon.  Desserts can again be chopped fruits, maybe a cookie try oatmeal or reduced sugar varieties to stay on the healthier side.  

Keep in mind that you want your diet to be balanced and not to starve yourself of anything, including carbs and protein.  Starving yourself of anything won't help you get a six pack any faster.

Answer 8

mcdonalds hamburger

french fries, tater tots

chocolate fudge shake

triple chocatle taramesu with chocolate with chocolate ice cream and a ton of chocolate stuff

Answer 9

how about a  sandwich made w/ dinner leftovers- ex. chicken, deli roll, sloppy joe, etc.

salad is a great & healthy side!

personally, i like to take 1/2 a bell pepper & stuff it w/ tuna salad as a change from a sandwich.

or macaroni salad is good & can be eaten cold.

enjoy!

Answer 10

Some large super markets sell chopped veggies already in individual packs. Try not to use any condiments on your sandwich as this is where alot of fat is. Use 35 calorie bread and include lettuce and tomatoe on it if you like those to get some veggie intake. you can make your own fresh fruit cups they would be cheaper and much healthier than those from a can. Yogurt is a good choice as it also helps with your digestive system. Celery and peanut butter..yum...and good for you. Lots of protien. For your sandwich use turkey or sliced chicken breast they are better for you. For your drink i would suggest Vitamin water or gatorade...try to aviod soda as its not good for you and it can become addicting very fast. Heres some other suggestions hope they help.Try whole wheat bread, rice cakes, bagels, buns, english muffins tortilla shells and pita bread. In stead of a traditional sandwich, try wraps. Use tortilla shells and spread with cream cheese, layer with lean meats and vegetables or spread with peanut butter and jelly and raisins for a fun treat. Try chicken, egg, or tuna salad for a different sandwich. A hard boiled egg can also provide a protein for a lunch meal.

Sides for the sandwich- try baked chips or pretzels, graham or animal crackers or vanilla wafers, trail mix with nuts, yogurt, string cheese, cottage cheese, granola bars, fig bars, puddings, fresh fruit and vegetables or popcorn.

Cold weather option- try leftover soup in a Thermos. Heat before packing into the Thermos and serve with small roll or whole grain crackers along with some fruit and cheese.

Answer 11

Get delicious artisan or french bread or something, mayo, tomato, salami, mustard.  Make a sandwich out of it.

Get Yoplait strawberry yogurt.

Get beef jerky or a granny smith apple.

Get Snapple peach iced tea.

Enjoy!

Answer 12

chicken nuts and corn