Packing a lunch everyday not only is a current trend but it also is the ultimate requirement for our current situation. Doing so helps you to save money, helps you control your calorie intake and therefore helps you to control your weight, and keeps you away from fast foods that are the unhealthiest types of foods.

Your lunch can be simple if you are on a diet or lavish if you are going through a particularly stressful period and need to load up on the calories. Packing leftovers can also help to save food from being thrown out.

-Simply pack a salad with fresh green and red vegetables. Looking at the colors will boost your appetite and eating a fresh salad will give you the nutrients that you need. Thrown in a few cherry tomatoes, lettuce leafs, capsicum, carrots and a boiled potato for a healthy salad. You can use any salad dressing of your choice or if you are on a diet just add salt and vinegar to it.

-Another healthy lunch option is a sandwich. Grill the meats of your choice or choose processed meats like ham, salami or bacon, Top it up with a few green vegetables and some whole grain bread for a lunch on the go.

-Pastas are a good option as well. It is extremely healthy and provides the necessary nutrients that your body demands. You can choose a tomato base and add vegetables and chicken to it.

-Always keep a fruit in your lunch box and chop on it after lunch.

Things to avoid in your lunch box

-Pizzas are absolutely not recommended. Neither do they provide you with the energy that you need nor are they healthy in any way.

-Colas, tea and coffee are the wrong choice of drinks for office hours. All of these contain caffeine in some form and cause acidity and heartburn which slow down your productivity.

All the above mentioned lunch options are extremely nutritious as well as quick to prepare in the mornings before you head for the office.