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We All Know Lunch is Important. 
You can't finish the rest of the workday without a good lunch. A good lunch makes the difference between feeling good during the afternoon or being sluggish. Too many times people skip lunch. If we do eat, often it is the wrong thing. Many people, especially women, they think they can skip lunch and not worry about it. But that is putts a lot of pressure on our body and metabolism. What to do? Make lunch of course.
There is always enough time to throw together a lunch.
If you are in a relationship how about you alternate fixing each others lunches. This will take pressure off of doing it every day and be healthy for both you and your partner.
Try fixing your lunch before you go to bed the night before. This way, you won't rush yourself. If you are running late, the last thing you want to think about is what you need to pack for lunch and wether or not you should bring a snack.
Tuna and Bell Pepper Pocket
• 3 (6-ounce) cans drained, solid white tuna (in water)
• ½ cup chopped bell peppers
• ¼ cup chopped celery
• ¼ cup sliced onions
• 8-12 lettuce leaves (preferably deep green)
• 2 medium-size sliced tomatoes (8-12 slices total)
• 3 tbsp. fat-free Italian dressing
• 1 tbsp. dried oregano
• 1 tbsp. black pepper
• 4 (6-inch) pita breads
Combine tuna, peppers, celery and onions in a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix dressing, black pepper and oregano then pour it over the tuna mix and stir. Place in the refrigerator for a couple hours. To serve, put 2-3 tomato slices and 2-3 lettuce leaves in each pita bread and then add the tuna mix to the pitas. It will make about 4 servings.
Black Bean Salad
• ½ (8-ounce) can drained black beans
• 1 (15-ounce) can drained whole kernel corn
• 4 chopped green onions
• ½ chopped green bell pepper
• 3 diced tomatoes
• ½ avocado peeled, pitted and diced
• ½ (2-ounce) jar pimentos
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 3 ounces fat-free Italian salad dressing
• ¼ tsp. garlic salt
Combine everything in a bowl and give a few turns or gentle stirs. Store in Tupperware and put in the refrigerator. Makes about 3 servings.
Smoked Chicken Sandwich
½ (8-ounce) loaf sourdough bread
• ¼ tbsp. vinegar
• 2 tbsp. chopped parsley
• 1/8 cup low-fat mayonnaise or fat-free salad dressing
• ¼ cup chopped bell peppers
• ½ small onion, thinly sliced
• ½ medium sized tomato sliced
• 8 (1-ounce) slices low-fat mozzarella cheese
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 8 (1-ounce) slices lean chicken breast
• 1 tbsp. black pepper
Slice the bread in half horizontally. Break away some soft bread from inside of each half. Stir together mayonnaise and vinegar. Add parsley, garlic, peppers and cracked black pepper to the mix. Set aside for 15 minutes and cook the chicken in a pan coated with non stick spray. Now, layer the bottom half of the bread with 4 slices of chicken and cheese, then with half of the tomatoes and half of the onions. Then spread half of the mayonnaise mixture over the top and repeat with the remaining ingredients. Top with the other half of bread and cut sandwich into 3 wedges (secure with a toothpick for a better cut). Makes 3 servings.
There are some quick and easy lunch ideas. Try these and don't be afraid to experiment.
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