How to Pack a Brown Bag Lunch

Brown bagged lunch

Packing a brown bag lunch can save money, especially when you need to work all day or go to school. Lunches brought from home can also be delicious and more healthy than many foods sold in restaurants and fast food chains. Choose foods that hold up well without refrigeration if there is not one available, or pack different types of meals that can be warmed during lunch.

Things You'll Need

• Brown paper bag
• Sandwich bags or plastic containers
• Leftovers or other food items

Instructions

How to Pack a Brown Bag Lunch

1. 

   Begin by deciding what you would like to pack in your brown bag, depending on where you are going and whether or not you will be able to use a refrigerator. If you have leftovers that you would like to eat, pack them in a small plastic container, or sandwich bag.

2. 

   Place items such as chips, crackers or other dry foods into sandwich baggies. You can also find bulk items at wholesale warehouses that are in individual bags perfect for adding to a brown bag lunch.

3. Add 5-6 ounces of proteins like low fat meats, beans or nuts to get the daily recommend value. 3 ounces of whole grains are good sources of carbohydrates and fiber, so choose those over any refined grains. Always add 1 cup of fruit and 2 cups of vegetables to your brown bag lunch to increase consumption for the daily recommendation of vitamins and minerals.

4. Take the lunch bag wherever you are going, and enjoy.

Tips & Warnings

• If there is no refrigeration available, avoid packing foods that could spoil

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