This is a simple life hack that everyone can achieve.
It’s not hard to prepare your own meals to take with you.
All you need is a good lunch box, jar, thermos or container. There are plenty out there and they don’t need to be too fancy or expensive, check out their range at Ikea, Kmart and Big W.
Here are a few of our favourites:
🍏Lunchbox with cutlery.
This is a handy option with knife and fork included, and a mini container for dip, nuts, or crackers.
https://www.kmart.com.au/product/lunchbox-with-cutlery-42718062/?
🍏A box to suit your meal style.
We love a bento box with compartments and Ikea has a few options.
https://www.ikea.com/au/en/ideas/a-lunch-box-to-suit-your-meal-style-pub8a011f91
🍏Keep it hot or cold in the ultimate flask.
https://www.bigw.com.au/product/one-active-by-michelle-bridges-food-flask-450ml/p/80151
When you’re preparing your dinner, aim to cook extra so you can take leftovers the next day.
A good idea is to fill an extra container with salad, then in the morning you can add some protein like tuna, boiled eggs, or roast chicken.
Or if you are cooking pasta, put some aside before you serve dinner, then you lunch is ready to grab and go in the morning.
Heat up some veggie soup or leftover curry, and pop it in a flask, then you have a delicious warming meal for lunch.
If you are struggling to come up with exciting lunchbox ideas here are a few of our favourite blogs to get you inspired..
The Brown Paper Bag
With amazing recipes like ‘Grape, Haloumi, Cauliflower Salad’ and ‘Zucchini Flower Risotto’ , all accompanied with beautiful imagery and easy to follow recipes…. It’s hard to stop scrolling through this one.
Nutritionist, Jacqueline Alwill, takes a practical approach to everyday nutrition, delivering information and ideas to help you discover healthy options.
The Fit Foodie Blog
Sally has made it her mission to concoct recipes with high-protein foods, packed with good fats and wholesome nutrients.
She is a proud ambassador for Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, working to spread the word on real food. This blog is full of great articles and recipes.
Elsa’a Wholesome Life
http://www.elsaswholesomelife.com/about-us
Whether or not you are following a plant based diet Elsa has a plethora of exciting recipes that will inspire you to up the veggie intake. She has numerous books out there and a wealth of knowledge, and the imagery is always a joy. I think we all need to try the ‘Tray Bake Vegan Nachos’ and the ‘Pesto Pearl Couscous salad.’
So make this weekend a ‘Meal Prep’ session and aim to take at least 3 meals each week.
You’ll feel better for and have more coins for coffee at your favourite cafe.