EASY TIPS


Protein is a key component of a strong


immune system. Lean meats, eggs, beans, seafood, nuts, and seeds are all great sources to help build your body’s defenses.


Vitamin C also plays a big role in immune system


support. It won’t keep you from catching a bug, but it may help lessen the length and severity of symptoms. We’re all for feeling better faster, so eat more citrus, tomatoes, potatoes, berries, and broccoli.


Sleep and hydration might seem obvious, but they’re some


B IMMUNITY OOST YOUR


Q A


Keeping lunchboxes interesting is a real challenge, but we’ve got you covered with hearty suggestions that are easily packed in a thermos.


Wrap quesadillas or baked potatoes in foil inside the thermos for extra insulation


Chicken quesadilla Baked potato


Chili and shredded cheese


Grain bowl (rice, quinoa, steamed veggies)


Warm lentils with chopped veggies


Ramen-inspired rice noodles with broth and veggies


Meatballs in marinara sauce


+ + + +


+ + +


of the easiest habits to let slide. No matter how busy life gets, prioritizing adequate sleep and drinking plenty of water will pay off in the long run with fewer sniffles, sneezes, and sick days.


When temps drop, cold sandwiches don’t always cut it. What are some warm school lunch ideas?


In the thermos + On the side


avocado, cherry tomatoes, lime wedge naan or pita bread


hard-boiled egg and dried nori (seaweed)


Italian bread roll


salsa and sour cream salsa or shredded Cheddar tortilla chips


lots of inspiration for meal planning. FEBRUARY 2018 83


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60  |  Page 61  |  Page 62  |  Page 63  |  Page 64  |  Page 65  |  Page 66  |  Page 67  |  Page 68  |  Page 69  |  Page 70  |  Page 71  |  Page 72  |  Page 73  |  Page 74  |  Page 75  |  Page 76  |  Page 77  |  Page 78  |  Page 79  |  Page 80  |  Page 81  |  Page 82  |  Page 83  |  Page 84  |  Page 85  |  Page 86