You may know that one work colleague that always brings their lunch in a colourful mason jar or in the form of a veggie packed wrap. Bringing your lunch from home maybe the smartest option as studies have shown that 92% of restaurant meals contain too many calories. Here are some 4 tips to motivate you to bring your lunch from home.
You will save money – It is good to know how much you spend on buying lunch from out, in order to understand how much you can save. On average people will spend $10 on lunch, this adds to $200 a month and a $2,400 a year.
Plan the prep – You will save time if you plan and prep your meals over the weekend. This would mean that you can just grab your lunch and head off to work.
Love your leftovers – If you have extras from dinner the night before, pack them up for lunch. If eating the same meal for dinner, bores you out, try dressing up your leftovers. For example you can use your cooked pasta as a base for a roasted veggie salad.
Have basic recipes that go beyond sandwiches – It is best to have a number of tried and tested recipes on hand other than the usual lunch of sandwiches. Some easy options are a tossed salad with lean meats and vegetables or a pasta bake slice.