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Easy ways to make lunch healthier!
We cornered three girls in the caf and asked them to dish on their lunches. Then we had Kelly Anderson, certified culinarian and owner of The Lunch Bunch, offer some smart swaps.
Jayne F., 18, the all-star lax player
Her lunch: A PB&J sandwich, an orange, apple juice and pretzels.
Kelly’s food fix: Swap the PB for almond butter on whole-wheat bread, and switch up the jelly for honey or banana slices. Instead of apple juice (it’s loaded with sugar), try antioxidant-rich acai juice. Craving salt and crunch? Nuts up Jayne’s energy for practice later on.
Tori W., 15, the super-busy babe
Her lunch: After a rushed morning, Tori picked up a chicken patty from the caf.
Kelly’s food fix: Chuck the chicken (it’s filled with additives) and seek out healthier options from the lunch line. Think fruit, cottage cheese cups, Kashi cereal, string cheese and yogurt. Supplement these with a trip to the salad bar. Dump a ton of veggies on the lettuce and stick to a sensible drizzle of dressing.
Emily K., 17, the health nut
Her lunch: A salad with chicken, apples, carrots, water and pretzels.
Kelly’s food fix: While Emily gets an A for effort, she should still try to down a serving of healthy fats and proteins like avocados and tofu. Pretzels are a smart snack choice, but she can mix it up with slow-burning carbs like plain, air-popped popcorn or rice cakes. Yum!
Jayne F., 18, the all-star lax player
Her lunch: A PB&J sandwich, an orange, apple juice and pretzels.
Kelly’s food fix: Swap the PB for almond butter on whole-wheat bread, and switch up the jelly for honey or banana slices. Instead of apple juice (it’s loaded with sugar), try antioxidant-rich acai juice. Craving salt and crunch? Nuts up Jayne’s energy for practice later on.
Tori W., 15, the super-busy babe
Her lunch: After a rushed morning, Tori picked up a chicken patty from the caf.
Kelly’s food fix: Chuck the chicken (it’s filled with additives) and seek out healthier options from the lunch line. Think fruit, cottage cheese cups, Kashi cereal, string cheese and yogurt. Supplement these with a trip to the salad bar. Dump a ton of veggies on the lettuce and stick to a sensible drizzle of dressing.
Emily K., 17, the health nut
Her lunch: A salad with chicken, apples, carrots, water and pretzels.
Kelly’s food fix: While Emily gets an A for effort, she should still try to down a serving of healthy fats and proteins like avocados and tofu. Pretzels are a smart snack choice, but she can mix it up with slow-burning carbs like plain, air-popped popcorn or rice cakes. Yum!
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