Go-to Daily Lunch

What is your go-to healthy daily lunch?

Eating healthy becomes more important to me the older I get. Remaining consistent is difficult to maintain each day. Surprisingly, I find it easier during the workweek to stay on track IF I keep things simple. Some may think eating the same things each day for lunch would become boring, however, I look forward to my salad each day! Maybe it is just finding something you look forward to eating?!

At work, I never know where I will be for lunch. The typical workday is spent going from one meeting to the next. My favorite part of the workday is lunchtime spent with coworkers. It is enjoyable to socialize with friends, it helps breaks up the day and they always make me laugh! It is much needed during those stressful days.

We have an amazing cafe where you can get almost anything you can think of for lunch. I mean ANYTHING! Although they have many healthy choices, buying from the cafe every day can become costly. Bringing lunch helps ensure I am eating healthy, saving money, and allows me to eat wherever it is convenient if I’m not able to make it to the cafe. We also have a Starbucks with a snack bar at work (yes we are spoiled). This is both a blessing and a curse. I usually crave a snack in the afternoon, preferably something sweet. Packing cashews or protein bars help with the afternoon sweet tooth!

Besides keeping things simple another key component that helps keep me on track is preparing lunch the night before. I am sure you have heard it before, it really makes a difference!

With the quarantine, daily routines had to be adjusted. I find it is harder to stay consistent eating a healthy lunch each day even with only needing to walk 10 feet from my office to the fridge! My goal is to have more good days than bad.

Here is a look at my typical lunch:

1. Salad with lots of toppings; cucumber, tomatoes, croutons, cranberries, sliced almonds or pecans, and dressing. Strawberry poppyseed sam’s choice brand at Walmart is my absolute favorite. Kraft greek italian or olive garden italian are close seconds!
2. Plain greek yogurt with granola and honey or cottage cheese with peaches or pineapple.
3. Red grapes (this also helps with my sweet tooth!)
4. Cashews or protein bar for a snack later in the day

Would you like to share your go-to lunch is and what helps you stay on track?