Health Tip: Making Healthy Lunch Choices

(HealthDay News) -- Many types of standard lunch fare are packed with calories and fat. But there are healthier alternatives that can make for a more nutritious lunch.

The Nemours Foundation suggests these healthier lunch options:

• Turkey and other low-fat deli meats.
• Whole grain bread -- instead of white -- spread with mustard or light mayo.
• Vegetables and dip, air-popped popcorn, and trail mix or baked potato chips, in place of fried potato chips.
• Fresh fruit or packaged fruit in natural juices, instead of syrup.
• Yogurt or a homemade fruit-filled muffin, in place of packaged cakes or cookies.
• Low-fat milk or water, in place of sodas or sugary fruit drinks.

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