A good, healthy lunch can helpkeep your energy levels highand prevent you from mindless mid-afternoon snacking later.

But what would be considered the healthiest lunches to have?

Or try ourHoney-Mustard Glazed Salmon With Roasted Asparagus Recipe.

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Tuna melt

“Did you know thatseafoodis one of the best dietary sources of animal protein?

An easy way to get seafood into your lunch routine is prepping a tuna melt!

Thishealthy tuna and veggie meltis a filling lunch that’s still low in calories but packed withnutrients.

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), iron, and selenium.

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“The ultimate salad is one with all the food groups.

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Or try ourWarm-Kale Quinoa Salad, which includes all of the food groups Goodson recommends!

Try ourVeggie-Packed Minestrone Pesto Soupwith a simple green salad for lunch!

“Scramble twoeggswithblack beansalong with diced cherry tomatoes and diced avocado.

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Try our version with thisFiber-Filled Breakfast Burritorecipe!

Mediterranean-style salad

“Lunch is an important meal of the day.

“You also want to avoid[processed] carbs.

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Reads says salads, in particular, are a great choice for lunch.

“Make yours with lots of proteins, and greens,” says Reads.

“If you want, you might top it up with some dressing.

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Try out the Mediterranean-style salad.”

ThisGreek Salad Recipeis a great place to start!

Vegetable curry

“Some vegetable curry will also do,” says Reads.

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“it comes packed with lots of vitamins andantioxidants.

You’ll also feel full for longer and may not need to snack.”

Try our version with thisCauliflower and Butternut Squash Curry Stir Fry!

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“Mix a can of tuna with 1/4 cup diced grape tomatoes.

Add the tuna to the avocado halves and sprinkle with everything but the bagel seasoning.

Have 1 to 2 cups of baby carrots on the side.

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Or try our version with thisLight Avocado Crab Salad!

Avocado & egg sandwich

Breakfast sandwichesmake for great lunch sandwiches, too!

To make this particular sandwich, cook up two eggs.

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Grill on the stove for a few minutes on each side until golden brown!

For more lunch ideas, try one of these73+ Best Healthy Lunch Recipes.

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