Are you someone who ends up heading to the nearby sandwich shop, or getting take out instead instead of packing your own lunch?

If you’re on a mission to eat healthier, bringing your lunch from home is a must, and you’ll save money too, which is an added benefit!

However, sometimes coming up with healthy lunch ideas isn’t easy. But after today, you’re not going to have any excuse

Today’s challenge is to pack a healthy lunch

So, what does a healthy lunch look like?

Try to include something from each of these categories:

Carbohydrates – wholegrain bread, pita, or tortilla, cold cooked pasta, brown rice, or couscous (possibly from last nights dinner), baked potato, or cold potato salad.

Lean protein – low fat cheese and ham, turkey, chicken, or beef, tuna and sweetcorn, egg and onion, chickpea and chicken salad, mixed bean salad.

Fresh vegetables – include raw veggies, such as tomatoes, carrots, or broccoli; a flask of homemade vegetable, lentil or bean soup; or leftover cooked veggies from the night before.

Snacks – fresh or dried fruit, raw vegetables, nuts, or seeds.

Dairy – natural yoghurt, fromage frais, or a small piece of cheddar cheese.

Drinks – water, tea, coffee, or no added sugar squash.

What do you pack in your lunchbox?