Every day your lunch hour might consist of standing in line, purchasing an expensive sandwich, and rushing back to work to punch the clock. If this feels all too familiar, you might need a lunch time makeover! We’ve got some fun ideas to update your lunch routine and even save some money.
Start by thinking about lunch at dinner time! Each night after you have dinner, pack up an extra serving in a container to take to work with you. If you are going out to dinner at your favorite Fife, WA restaurant, consider eating only half of your meal and taking the rest home. This lets you save some room for dessert as well. It’s a win-win!
Think about what you’re bringing for lunch. If you’re feeling a slump every afternoon, maybe adding more protein to your lunch will be helpful. Consider your lunch as the fuel that gets you through the workday. Eating something healthy doesn’t mean skimping on taste. Try a whole grain wrap with turkey, hummus, and veggies. There are also a lot of great vegan instant soup options that don’t pack a ton of sodium. If you have a microwave or toaster at work or school, this could open up a lot more options as well.
Drink water at lunch instead of soda. This will keep you hydrated and feeling fuller for the rest of the day. Making these easy changes during lunch can help you get through your day without that afternoon slump. If you feel like you do in fact need a little pick-me-up in the afternoons, try a Kind bar or Lara bar. These are great alternatives to the typical granola bar (or even that snickers bar tempting you from the vending machine!).
What are your favorite lunch ideas? Let us know in the comments. Thanks for reading the Port Landing at Fife Apartments Blog!