20 healthy lunch ideas

Forget peanut butter and jelly—these healthy lunch ideas will brighten your workday, help you save cash and boost your health, too!

You need to eat lunch. But sometimes, the prospect of coming up with creative, healthy ideas for homemade lunches is far less appealing than taking the easy way out and grabbing something quick around the corner—often at the expense of your wallet and your waistline. Instead of struggling, try some of these healthy lunch ideas to refresh your meals. Many of them can be made for dinner and the leftovers saved for lunch. (Just be careful to hide them from your coworkers.)
Tangy Noodle Salad
This light and refreshing salad makes a great lunch. Double the recipe and serve it for dinner alongside barbecued chicken, as well.
Sushi Pockets
This quick and healthy lunch idea also makes an excellent appetizer or party canapé.
Guacamole, Egg & Arugula on Crackers
The simple combination of ingredients and diverse textures in this lunch offer a twist to the traditional sandwich.
Almond-Currant Couscous
Crunchy toasted almonds add flavour and nutrition to this simple couscous dish. Top with grilled chicken or tofu to make it more filling.

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