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Another good staple to keep around for the healthy lunch box is a variety of fruits and vegetables that can be easily eaten as finger foods. Think of carrot sticks, celery sticks, grapes, apple slices and small bananas, or any other fruit or vegetable that you can eat on the go.

You also want to include a grain of some kind. If you have made yourself a sandwich on whole wheat or whole grain bread, that takes care of it. If you haven't, then consider adding some cooked brown rice or whole wheat pita half to munch on along with your protein and fruit or vegetable.

Don't be afraid to jazz up your lunch. It's easy to get stuck in a rut with what's in your lunch box, and that's the first step down the slippery slope to packaged foods and unhealthy choices. Try making a tuna salad with grape halves or raisins and cashews in it. Use italian dressing or olive oil instead of low fat mayonnaise when you make it. If you bring chicken salad, toss it with apple chunks and walnuts for a little pizzaz.

Eating healthy takes more time to prepare, it's true, but with a little imagination your lunch can be the highlight of a tough day at the office or in class. It doesn't have to be extravagant to be good and good for you. If you don't work in an office with a refrigerator, or if you have to keep your school lunch with you, invest in a small cooler bag. they fold up and store away in your purse, backpack or desk when you're done, and your fresh food will stay that way.