National Pack Your Lunch Day
Everyone around the country is encouraged to bring their lunch to work, school, or wherever they're spending the day on March 10th. It's a great opportunity to reimagine lunchtime with new and healthier menu options.
Packing your lunch has health benefits you may not expect.. Savings are one of the immediate benefits. Many home-prepared lunches cost less than ordering off the take-out menu or eating out. Another advantage of making your own lunch is being able to control portion sizes and ingredients. They will be healthier, too, by adding fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to your lunches.
- Mickey Mouse was the first licensed character to appear on a lunchbox in 1935
- The 1950 Hopalong Cassidy lunchbox was the first lunchbox based on a television show
Although some foods pack well for lunch, some don't fare so well. This starter list will help you out if you're new to packing lunches:
- A serving of protein is provided by a hardboiled egg
- ed in a separate container
- Choose a dipping sauce such as ranch or balsamic vinegar from the list below. Fresh vegetables – choose a dipping sauce such as ranch or balsamic vinegar
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- Apple, orange, banana, grapes, berries, berries – whole fruit – apple, orange, banana, banana, grapes, berries
- Yogurt – a serving of dairy – serves a serving of yogurt
- Salad – prepared with deli meats of your choice – is available in the following:
- Place dressing was carried out in a separate container in a separate container
- Cheese
- Crackers
- Nuts
And if you're reheating leftovers, you'll need a gel pack to keep your food chilled until lunchtime.
How to celebrate #packyourlunchday on a daily basis.
- To start eating more lunches, make a plan and a shopping list.
- Whether you're going to work, school, or a friend's house, bring a packed lunch
- Share your lunch-packing tips.
- Create a lunch menu to help with your shopping week to week
- In your lunchbox, try something new
- To post on social media, use #PackYourLunchDay
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Pack your lunch FAQ
How far ahead will I make cold lunches?
A. It will depend on what you're making. If properly layered, Leafy lettuce salads will stay fresh for up to a week.
How far ahead will I make soup lunches? Q. How can I prepare soup lunches?
A. Soups have a lot of promise for advanced preparation.. Prepare soup lunches in individually sealed and freezer-safe containers. Then freeze and add to your lunch rotation.
