Brown-Bag It: 5 Easy Homemade Lunch Ideas

July 27, 2015 "When we're in the midst of a fog and can't see the shoreline, we need a compass. Reach out to a trusted friend or adviser for perspective. We're not hard-wired to go it alone. We need others to survive and thrive."— Edward T. Creagan, M.D. Meals Made Easy Get into the habit: Pack a power lunch Are you stuck in a salad or PB&J rut? Do you supplement lunch with snacks from the vending machine on busy days? Upgrade your midday meal with these simple suggestions — plus, you'll save money and eat healthier meals in the process! Try these easy lunch-packing ideas » Move More Do you sit too much? Sitting for long periods of time has been linked to a number of health concerns. According to one study, people who spend more than four hours a day in front of a screen have a higher risk of early death in general and a higher risk of events related to heart disease, such as chest pain or heart attack. Don't believe it? Stand up and read on. Get moving with these tips » Today's Weight-Loss Tip Easy ways to cut calories You don't have to go to drastic measures to decrease your calorie intake. Try these tips: Skip one fatty, high-calorie item a day, and keep an eye on portion sizes. Stop eating before you get full, and always aim to leave food — even a couple of bites — on your plate. These small changes will add up to big results! ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization. Proceeds from website advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any non-Mayo products or services. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities BECOME A MEMBER! Thanks for joining our mailing list, dr.samah.saied.ahmed@gmail.com, for the Mayo Clinic Diet on Monday July 27, 2015. REMOVE me from this list | ADD me to this list | Customer service Copyright 2015 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved. | Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy