Eating out is so much easier these days it seems. It makes for a quick, easy meal. Our society wants it HOT and NOW! We have difficulties slowing things down to enjoy the daisies. So today I want to share with you a few quick, simple ways to prepare a healthy lunch that will make any fast food look like chopped liver.
Our family is apart of a local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program. Each week we pick up our produce... it's like getting a surprise present every week! We receive what is available according to the season we are in. Every week is a different selection of fruits, veggies and herbs. The minute I open the boxes I pretend I am on the "Iron Chef" tv show... "Chef Sending-Arrows, you have 30 minutes to prepare a healthy, well balanced meal for your family with the following ingredients... GO!" Not only am I preparing a super healthy meal for my family, I have peace of mind knowing where the produce came from and there are not any harmful pesticides or chemicals on them.
Every morning I wake up and make my husband his lunch to take to work. He ADORES me! :) Here is what is on the menu today for him:
Chopped Salad: spinach leaves, carrots, broccoli, beet, feta cheese, hemp seeds, and local oil and balsamic vinegar as dressing.
Raw almonds, raw cheddar cheese, figs, and dates.
Lunch is served! It took me around 10 minutes to chop the salad up, pour oil and balsamic vinegar, and put the second bowl of protein and fiber together. Wham bam, thank you ma'am! This is a complete meal for those who can only spare 10 minutes for prep. I hope this inspires you all to make better meal choices and keep your family healthy!
Be BOLD, Be STRONG!
@sending-arrows 🏹
Mmmm I love a yummy chopped spinach salad! There’s your benefit to living in FL, getting food like this in winter! :)
Right?! I do love all the winter produce we have opportunity for growing in Florida during the cold winter months... major plus!
Haha, I loved the Iron Chef part :D It was very descriptive!
It's so true, nowadays our lives are too hectic or we let them be so. I love to just sit and eat! We need to enjoy the small things in life :)
By the way, there's something wrong with Steemit today because I don't see the pictures in your post. I had also problem writing my post because my images wouldn't show. Is this a temporary problem? Does anyone have a solution? :)
Ive had a problem everyday this week with posting and replying to comments. I know everyone else has also. Hoping the issue is rectified. Thanks for saying hi and for the kind comments. Have a delightful day!
Thanks, you too!
Yes, it is really good to know that we don’t need to buy expensive food to stay healthy and that it could take just a few minutes, as it is seen in your case, for happy and healthy day, full of vitamines, fibres and good vibes ... good job done 👍🏻
Love it! It is that simple. Thanks for replying. Have a lovely day!
In your first paragraph you said "Hot and Now". I remember this fast food place we would go to after church called hot and now. O the memories!!!
The good ol' "Hot N' Now!" Boy, does that bring back great memories... gotta love those greasy hamburgers!
Makes my mouth water! That lunch looks so fresh and fulfilling!
I know right?! It looks so delicious!
How do I find out if I have a local Community Supported Agriculture in my area? I'd love to get involved
I would google "Local CSA" in your town or city. That search should pull up nearby ones. I do hope you find one... you will LOVE it!