The 10 best lunch options to keep you from passing out at your desk
What you eat for lunch affects your productivity for the rest of the day.
High-fat, high-sugar lunches make us sleepy and have low energy by 3 p.m., says Lisa De Fazio, a healthy lifestyle expert and registered dietitian, so it's important to go heavy on the protein and healthy fats and easy on the carbs when choosing what you eat for lunch.
Of course, we can all come up with plenty of excuses to make poor eating decisions during the workday.
Luckily, whether you bring your lunch, buy it, or scrounge something from the noon meeting, there are plenty of healthy lunch options that will keep you from passing out at your desk.
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Peanut butter and jelly sandwich
"Believe it or not, a peanut butter and jelly on whole grain bread is a great choice," De Fazio says.
She suggests choosing all natural almond or peanut butter and all natural fruit preserves. "Pack some baby carrots and an apple, and you have a healthy vegetarian lunch that reminds you of your childhood," she says.
Hummus and whole grain pita, string cheese, grapes, and cherry tomatoes
Hummus is a good source of calcium, iron, protein, fiber, and heart-healthy fats, which prevents blood sugar levels from rising too rapidly.
Frozen entree
There are many healthy, tasty frozen entrees that would be easy to grab in the morning and keep in the office freezer, De Fazio says.
She prefers brands like Amy's Kitchen, Cedarlane, Luvo, and Artisan Bistro, which boast more natural ingredients than other brands.
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