Breakfast is often lauded as “the most important meal of the day”. While people have different eating habits and opinions, it is true that a good breakfast can set you up for the day and keep you well-fuelled and full of energy. People make the effort to eat healthily and to have a satisfying meal.

On a similar note, the evening meal is also something that most people make some effort with. This is where you’re more likely to have a cooked meal, ideally well-rounded with proteins, carbs, and plenty of vegetables.

So, where does that leave lunch?

The Importance of Lunch

A lot of people don’t quite know what to do with lunch, but it’s best not to neglect this meal either. Unfortunately, because we’re often busy during the day, people will fall into the habit of just grabbing something cheap, convenient, and filling. Or, if they want to focus on healthier food, they might end up whipping together an uninspired salad before they leave for work.

None of this is giving lunch the respect it deserves, or providing you with a good meal. It’s even more important that you have a good meal because you’re so busy, as it keeps you going through the afternoon of work.

So, how can you enjoy healthy, tasty lunches on the go? There are two main options.

Make a Packed Lunch

The first option is the cheaper, but less popular one because it takes time and energy. Most people can’t be bothered to make anything interesting in the morning, which is why packed lunches are often so sad. A sandwich, salad, or leftovers from the night before are the most common options, but they don’t have to be the only ones.

The first thing to do is to get a quality lunchbox. It is amazing how much difference this can make, but a good lunchbox can keep your food fresh and even at its desired temperature, so you can have a hot meal at work. You’re also more likely to put some effort into the food if it isn’t just getting shoved into a Tupperware box of mysteries.

You also need to pay attention to how you cook and eat. One of the most common cooking mistakes people make is that they don’t bother to season their food or take it too far. A bit of spice can elevate an otherwise bland lunch meal. You can also look up lunch recipes for inspiration or create a bento box to make your lunch more interesting.

Buying Food Out

Another option is to buy food for lunch. But rather than going to the same fast food restaurants as usual, try to experiment with your options and consider healthy foods as well as tasty foods.

For example, finding a place that sells healthy pitas, wraps, and bowls is a great option, because this food is convenient, tasty, and healthy all at once. You can even have the food delivered to your place of work if you don’t have time to eat in a restaurant.