10 Healthy Office Lunch Ideas (Infographic)

Working a 9-5 office job can leave you playing out the same routine, day in day out. This also affects your lunchtime with many of us opting for the easier option of grabbing something quick (and more often than not, something unhealthy).

Eating healthily at lunch unfortunately is often associated with negative connotations such as too time-consuming and costs too much money.

But with the right know-how and plan of action, you too can eat something more exciting at lunchtime, as opposed to that soup in a cup that has been sitting in the staff kitchen for weeks on end.

Below are 10 healthy office recipes that you can incorporate into your work-life routine.

A special thanks to Bon Appetit, Picket Palate, Weelicious, Stonesoup, The Food Charlatan, Spicy Spoonful and The Salty Tomato, from where we sourced the recipes.

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Healthy Office Lunch Ideas

Shrimp Rolls

FACT: Fatigue may indicate low levels of iron. Shrimps are packed full of this essential mineral to keep your energy levels up.

Avocado Chicken Tortillas

FACT: It’s very easy to sit and snack while at work. Avocados will help you feel fuller for longer, helping you maintain a healthy weight.

Grilled Chicken Veggie Bowls

FACT: Asparagus is a rich source of glutathione, a detoxifying compound that helps break down carcinogens.

Cobb Salad In a Jar

FACT: Many studies have shown that eating cherry tomatoes can decrease your risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Bright Vegetable Pasta

FACT: Carbohydrates serve as a primary source of fuel for your body, releasing energy slowly throughout the day to keep you on top of your game.

Raw Broccoli Salad

FACT: Broccoli is a superfood that can prevent a variety of health issues such as cancer, high blood pressure and diabetes.

Chickpea Kettle Soup

FACT: Chickpeas are extremely low in fat and are a great substitute to meat-based meals.

Chicken Curry Salad on Flatbread

FACT: Chicken is high in an amino acid called tryptophan. Eating poultry will increase your serotonin levels, enhancing your mood.

Healthy Potato Salad

FACT: Sweet potatoes are good for alleviating muscle cramps which are common among office workers.

Ginger, Watercress & Tofu Salad

FACT: Eating tofu regularly can help slow down the ageing process considerably by retaining the elasticity of the skin.