6 Rules for Packing a Clean Lunch
Skip the takeaways, and eat clean instead.
Skip the takeaways, and eat clean instead.
Lunch is arguably the most difficult meal to eat clean. You’re away from home, and confronted with less-than-awesome fast-food options. That’s why packing your own lunch is key to maintaining a clean diet. We explain just what a clean, healthy, filling lunch looks like:
1/ Protein
Always For maximum nutrition and to stay fuller for longer, pack lunches that contain a lean protein (chicken, tuna salad), some high-quality fat (nuts, seeds, avocado), and complex carbs (fruits, veggies, quinoa, brown rice).
2/ Don’t Skip Snacks
Don’t kid yourself – you can’t get through the day without snacks. Toss a few high-nutrient or high-protein snacks in your lunch box, so you don’t end up at the café.
3/ Hydrate!
Pack a big water bottle, and plonk it right on your desk at work. Refill it a few times each day, so you’re not tempted to drink a cooldrink or juice, and this way you’ll fool yourself into drinking more water.
4/ Re-make Your Sandwich.
Build a cleaner sandwich by making it on whole-grain bread and loading it with fresh veggies, your favourite protein, and a low-sugar condiment.