Brown-Bag It: 5 Easy Homemade Lunch Ideas

July 19, 2021 "When you are in the midst of a fog and can't see the shoreline, you need a compass. Reach out to a trusted friend or adviser for perspective. People are not hard-wired to go it alone. They 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 — you'll eat healthier meals and save money 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, 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 does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities BECOME A MEMBER! You are receiving this message because you subscribed to The Mayo Clinic Diet newsletter, powered by Everyday Health. REMOVE me from this list | ADD me to this list | Customer service Copyright © 2021 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. All rights reserved. Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy. Mailing address: 345 Hudson Street, 16th Flr., New York, NY 10014