5 LUNCHES UNDER $55 LUNCHES UNDER $5

Your guide to

preparing quick,

affordable,

and delicious meals

to-go under $5!

5 LUNCHES UNDER $55 LUNCHES UNDER $5: : HOW TO PREPARE

LUNCHBOX

Look for an insulated

lunchbox if you won’t

have access to a

refrigerator.

Discount stores carry

fashionable and

affordable options.

Find one that suits you!

CONTAINERS

Try to have a variety of sizes

to accommodate different

foods.

Keep take-out containers to

save money.

Discount stores carry sets that

are affordable and

offer variety of sizes.

SILVERWARE

Pack a fork, knife and spoon.

Wrap them in a cloth

napkin or tie them with a

ribbon.

Use silverware from your

existing set to limit plastic

waste.

IDEAS

Use the internet to find

some lunch ideas/tips.

Write down ideas on

sticky notes and stick

them on your fridge for

quick reference.

Use Health Promotion’s

Healthy Lunch

How-To’s!

5 LUNCHES UNDER $5: MEAL IDEAS

>1/2 whole wheat pita pocket with chicken,

mayo, and romaine lettuce

>Low-sodium soup

>Apple & 1 T Peanut Butter

COST: $3.69

MONDAYMONDAY

>Whole wheat pita pocket with grilled chicken,

light Casear dressing, and romaine lettuce

>Apple & baby carrots

COST: $3.77

TUESDAYTUESDAY

>Salad with romaine, chopped apple, feta,

chicken, almonds, balsamic & oil

>1/2 whole wheat pita pocket

>Orange

COST: $4.80

WEDNESDAYWEDNESDAY

>Whole wheat pita pocket with

1 T of peanut butter

& sliced banana

>Orange & 6 oz. low fat yogurt

COST: $3.36

FRIDAYFRIDAY

>Whole wheat pita pocket with

2 slices swiss cheese, grilled chicken,

and romaine lettuce

>Low-sodium soup

>Orange

COST: $4.85

THURSDAYTHURSDAY

GROCERY LIST

DRY/CANNED GOODS:

□ Whole wheat pita pockets (5 total pi-

tas)

□ 1 can, canned chicken breast

□ 15. oz. jar low fat mayonnaise

□ 2 cans low-sodium, broth-based soup

□ Jar of peanut butter

□ Light Caesar dressing

□ 6 oz. bag of almonds

PRODUCE:

□ Romaine lettuce hearts (pack of 3)

□ 3 apples

□ 3 oranges

□ Baby carrots

□ 1 banana

MEAT/DAIRY:

□ Package of 5 chicken breasts

□ 4 oz. container of feta cheese

□ 6 oz. (or sliced) of swiss cheese

□ 1, 6 oz. low fat yogurt

HOW TO USE EXTRA INGREDIENTS

MAKE A BREAKFAST SANDWICH!

>Use the extra pita and swiss cheese to make a scrambled egg sandwich.

MAKE A CASEAR SALAD!

>Marinate the extra chicken in light Caesar dressing,

bake, and serve over Romaine lettuce.

HELPFUL TIPS WHEN GROCERY SHOPPING:

• Create and categorize your shopping list and stick to it!

• Research cheap and easy recipes online for inspiration.

• Opt for whole, fresh, and seasonal options when possible.

• Price your list before you shop. Most grocery stores offer

their prices online, which makes it relatively easy to stick

to a budget.

5 LUNCHES UNDER $5

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