Putting together a well balanced lunch does not have to be complicated. Our main goal should be to keep it well balanced ie do we have our wholesome carbs, lean proteins and our colour (veg), while limiting things like sauces that are high in saturated fats and sugar, as well as overall saturated fat content of the meal.
Cooking extra at dinner time and taking the leftovers to the office is one option, but you can also stock up on some basics, to quickly put together a nutrient dense lunch that will give you what your body needs to get through the second half of the work day.
Here are some examples!
Pick one from each column and assemble to your liking!
Mix and match!
As you can see, putting together a well balanced, nutrient dense lunch does not have to be difficult.
Tip: Buy some of the above ingredients and keep them in the office to make your life easy around lunch time.
Lastly don’t forget to stay hydrated! We want to aim for 250ml of water per every 10kg of body weight!