Most campuses in the U.S. do not provide the best lunch options. Fast and easy (vending machines and fast food restaurants) tend to be your primary choices. Therefore, going out of your way to create your own lunches while you are at work or on campus will likely be your healthiest, and most cost effective option. Eating a healthy lunch makes your mind sharper and gives you energy for the rest of your day.
Beverages
- Water or vitamin water
- Low-sugar fruit drinks
- Milk
- Orange juice
Lunch Box Meal Items
- Low-fat lunch meats and cheeses
- Egg or chicken salad (with light mayo)
- Instead of using white bread, use pitas and whole-wheat or grainy breads with more fiber.
Snack Items
- Fruits (e.g. bananas and apples)
- Veggies (e.g. carrot and celery sticks)
- Granola Bars
- Granola
- Dried Fruit
- Yogurt
- Pretzels