Healthy lunch

Healthy food is major to obtain good health free of diseases, and for food to be healthy, it must contain various nutrients; such as protein, carbohydrates, and vitamins in moderate portions.

In this article, we will dwell in more detail on everything related to healthy lunch and how to choose and prepare it through our website (DENU)

How to choose healthy lunch?

It's important to eat in moderation and choose a healthy lunch that is good for you. 

Eating a full of flavor and beneficial nutrients is a great way to add a little joy to your day. From soups and salads to quesadillas and spiced scrambled eggs…

Check out our healthy lunch recipes for easy and delicious ideas.

Here is a guide on choosing a healthy lunch options to eat at work.

Healthy lunch recipes for work:

1. During the weekend, decide what you'll have for a healthy lunch. 

You should make a grocery list for each week.

1. Choose foods rich in protein, as it makes you stay full for a longer time. Proteins low in fat are good options, including beans, grilled chicken, hummus, peanut butter, and almond butter.
2. Add Fruits and vegetables that contain minerals and vitamins, which are good for you; for example, eat a fruit salad with berries or a sandwich with lettuce and tomatoes.
3. Have a fruit smoothie made with milk, yogurt, and fresh or frozen fruit
4. Adding healthy foods to your sandwiches is better. Start with choosing whole-grain bread; Whole grains are a healthy option for your body.
5. Add vegetables like lettuce, tomatoes, and sliced cucumber.

Healthy lunch recipes for weight loss:

Eat chopped chicken salad - it's perfect for lunch.

1. For a wholesome lunch, try this gluten-free poached chicken salad, with a zesty mustard dressing.

2. Whole meal pasta and tofu, this healthy vegetarian pasta is a perfect low-calorie lunch.

3. This healthy chicken, lentil, and feta salad are perfect for work lunches or the school lunchbox. 

4. Food to include in vegetarian diets; lentils are a great source of protein.

Healthy lunch recipes for Kids:

1. A healthy lunch for the child must contain all the nutrients that are useful for his body, so it is necessary to diversify the use of vegetables, chicken, meat, fish, eggs, and cheese, so when he/she goes to school, it is necessary to prepare a specific type of healthy lunch such as sandwiches rich in vegetables and cheese.

2. Use ripe avocado, and protein-rich hummus to make these vegan hummus avocado wraps. Add salad greens for crunch, but leave out the tomato.

3. Whip up a simple tomato sauce, gather some favorite pizza toppings, and you've got everything needed to make these kid-favorite easy pizza pockets.

4. This sweetened honeyed fruit salad with honey, lemon, and just a little sugar do the trick. Pack it in a glass container and add some cheese cubes and crackers to their lunch bags as a delicious snack.

Daily healthy food schedule

We compiled the main food groups for healthy people over the age of 14, based on a diet containing 2,000 calories per day:

1. One cup of fresh, canned, or cooked fruits, or half a cup of dried fruits. Grains and starches 170 grams per 28 grams equate to roughly a slice of bread, or half a cup of cooked rice, cereal, or pasta, or 28 grams of ready-made breakfast cereals.
2. Two and a half cups of vegetables, one cup of this group equates to a cup of cooked, fresh, or canned vegetables, or two cups of leafy greens salad, or a cup of 100% natural juice.
3. Research also indicates that eating adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables can help protect against heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer.
4. Milk and dairy products 3 cups: One cup of this group equals a cup of milk or milk or 42.5 grams of natural cheese.
5. Protein is about 160 grams, equivalent to every 28 grams of this group, 28 grams of cooked or canned meat, poultry, or fish, or a quarter cup of cooked legumes, one egg, or 14 grams of nuts, or seeds.

Foods that make you feel healthier

  Many beneficial foods make human health better, the most important of which are:

1. Fruits, the most important of which are: (apples, bananas, avocados, oranges, strawberries)
2. Eggs and milk: Eggs are among the most nutritious foods on the planet
3. Dairy products: they are one of the sources rich in calcium. Which promotes the health of bones and teeth, and it is also recommended to consume low-fat milk, yogurt, and low-calorie cheese.
4. Meat, the most important of which are: (lean beef, chicken breast)
5. Nuts, the most important of which are (almonds, chia seeds, walnuts, peanuts)
6. vegetables are: (onions, carrots, cauliflower, cucumbers, garlic) and others

• Fruits and vegetables are among the most important sources rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber that the body needs daily, and choosing a variety of colors may help increase the number of nutrients consumed, and the American Heart Association recommends eating eight or more servings of total fruits and vegetables daily; That is equivalent to about four and a half cups per day for the average person who consumes about 2000 calories.

Summary of that

Make good choices in introducing healthy lunch ideas in several ways, as children learn to eat what's familiar to them.

1. Your child should be encouraged to sit and eat before going out to play or go to school

2. Include fruits and vegetables in your child's lunch box.

3. Food like sandwiches etc. can be prepared the night before or on the weekend, frozen, and then eaten in a lunch box every day.