We know how horrified you must have felt when you stepped on that weighing scale and found out that you gained a few pounds after a long, dreary winter vacation. After all, winter is all about comfort food-mostly fattening oh-so-delicious ones. No wonder nothing can fit you anymore; even your yoga pants are stretched to its limit.
The first week of 2016 is the best time to break free from the unhealthy comfort food eating spree and say hello to healthier lunch boxes. The secret to planning your meal is to create easy to heat wholesome food, preferably in large batches, so it's convenient for everyone in the family including your picky children.
1. Salads
Who doesn't love salads, especially when it's pasta salad like Food Network's Corn and Pasta Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing? Have you ever tried making the Southwestern Chicken Fajita Mason Jar Salad? Your boss will most likely compliment you for your healthy choice and creativity.
Take a look at the video below to learn how to create easy mason jar salads:
2. Soups
Noodle soups are as comforting as your favorite blankie. They keep you warm during winter, and when you have that awful flu and cold, noodle soups can make you feel better. The best way is to make sure that it's freeze-friendly. The Vegetable Noodle Soup is "just like the stuff Mom would make on a cold day, but with a bright flavor boost from lemon juice and fresh parsley."
3. Wraps
There's a lot you can do with wraps. You can make pork or chicken ones, or if you're aiming for a healthier, lesser calorie-wrap, try the vegetable wrap. For chicken or pork wraps, it's best to prepare the salad the night before so that the flavor will seep in. In the morning, you can grab a soft tortilla and voila! You got yourself a wholesome lunch.
For more of these sumptuous, perfect-for-your-new-year-diet lunches and recipes, click here. We hope you enjoyed these new recipes. And if you have ideas of your own, don't forget to leave a comment below and share your creations with us.
