What’s in my Lunch-bag

Happy Monday, loves!!

How was your weekend? I hope it was as great as drinking Iced Coffee with Almond Milk every morning!

Seriously LOVE Iced Coffee with Almond Milk or Coconut Milk. Speaking of Iced Coffee, Friday morning the babes and I hit up Snooze, which is the best and I mean the BEST A.M. Eatery I’ve ever had. I had an Iced Coffee with Almond Milk and Hazelnut Syrup, and their Coffee and Donuts Pancakes with a side of egg. Again, seriously so good. Also, the weather was seriously so nice this weekend, we even grilled out yesterday. I do hate the fact that the weather is so nice due to Global Climate Change. That’s a post for another day though.

Now, let’s get on with this blog post!

You probably read the title and thought how strange of me to carry a lunch-bag, or maybe you thought of how you carry a lunch-bag as well!

I carry my lunch-bag at least five times a week. I bring my lunch-bag on the two days I have class during the weeks, and I have my lunch-bag on me every time I go to work.

Bringing my own lunch allows me to 1) save money & 2) eat healthy. I save myself at least $20 a week by bringing my own lunch to school and work. Not to mention, I always pack a super healthy lunch, which you can’t find at gas stations or fast food restaurants.

My lunch-bag holds the following items:

It’s as simple as that!

If you’re interested in packing your own lunch, here’s what you’ll need:

• At least two servings of Fruit:
  • Berries
  • Grapes
  • Bananas
  • Chopped Mango
  • Chopped Cantaloupe
  • Chopped Watermelon

♥ Fruits are filled with antioxidants, which are great for your skin. & fruits are all around vital for your health and body, and maintenance for your body. Yes, there is sugar in fruit but fruits are packed with fibre, which balances out the amount of sugar in the fruit. Fibre releases sugar into the bloodstream at a reduced rate,  fibre removes toxins from the body, and allows food to move effectively through the digestive tract. Fruits are filled with nutrients and they’re completely natural.

• Try for two servings of vegetables as well – the more you have the better
  • Carrots
  • Salads
  • Asparagus
  • Celery with PB
  • Sliced Peppers (Fruit or Veggie)
  • Sliced Cucumbers (Fruit or Veggie)

♥ Veggies are also very vital for your health and body. Eating vegetables helps you maintain healthy blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels, and they help with weight loss/maintaining your weight.

• A carb (Carbs are also in Fruits and Veggies)
  • PB Sandwich
  • Cooked Beans
  • Cooked Quinoa
  • Cooked Whole Grain Rice
  • Cooked Whole Wheat Pasta

♥ Carbs fuel the body and the mind. They’re what keeps us energized.

• A couple snacks to eat between breakfast & lunch, & then lunch & dinner (the KIND bars & Larabars are my go to snacks)
  • More fruit or veggies
  • HEALTHY granola bars (read ingredients label – you should be able to pronounce everything and know what everything is)
  • All natural Plain or Vanilla Bean Yogurt (read ingredients label. Don’t buy yogurt that already has fruit in it, the fruit is highly processed)

 

See how easy, healthy, and cheap it is to pack your own lunch! It’s almost too easy. It’s definitely something you’ll grow to enjoy doing.

Let me know what you think, and if my lunch tips helped you out at all! Have a great week, and go & totally crush it!!

Talk soon, Aubrianna

XOXO

 

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