The most convenient, economical, and nutritious way to make sure you get the energy boost you need mid afternoon is to pack your own lunch. If you spend a few minutes during the weekend to plan your lunch menu for the week, you can make sure that you add variety. One of our favorite lunch bag specials is a fat-free coleslaw. Here's how to make it.




2 cups of shredded cabbage and carrots
1 medium chopped apple, unpeeled
cup of raisins




cup of fat-free whipped dressing
teaspoon of grated orange rind
2 tablespoons of orange juice
1 tablespoon of sugar
teaspoon of celery seed.


In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of shredded cabbage and carrots, add 1 medium chopped apple, unpeeled; and cup of raisins. For the dressing, use cup of fat-free whipped dressing. It will give you all the taste without the fat. Mix in teaspoon of grated orange rind, 2 tablespoons of orange juice, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and teaspoon of celery seed. Combine the fat-free dressing with the salad, toss, then cover. And chill for several hours to blend the flavors. For your next lunch, spoon into a container and store in your workplace's refrigerator.

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