5 Steps to Pack a Balanced Lunch for Adults

Buying your lunch everyday can really put a dent in your wallet. Taking your lunch to work is one of the quickest ways to minimize your monthly spending and the easiest way to make healthier meal choices. It’s really simple, here’s how!

First, make sure your lunch is well-balanced. Here is five steps to pack a balanced lunch:

Step 1: Starch and Protein

• Turkey sandwich
• Hummus and crackers
• Chicken and rice

Step 2: Fruit

• Apples
• Grapes
• Strawberries

Step 3: Veggies

• Carrots
• Celery
• Salad

Step 4: Snack

• String cheese
• Yogurt
• Granola bar

Step 5: Water

Visit our Pinterest board for other healthy snack ideas. Try to keep in mind that packing your own lunch is the best way to control your portion sizes to eat healthier. Packing a lunch doesn’t have to be time consuming either! You may find it easier to pack leftovers from dinner the night before. Finally, make it part of your morning (or nightly) routine. After awhile, packing your own lunch will become natural and buying your lunch will be your backup plan. Your wallet will thank you and so will your body!

Check out these healthy sandwich ideas.