If you’re not a lunch-packing “convert” yet, these benefits associated with preparing your own meals might be enough to sway you to start the routine.
- Healthier ingredients
While you can never be sure what goes into your restaurant foods, they tend to be sky-high in salt, fat, and sugar. With homemade meals, you can choose healthier ingredients and how much to put in.
- Sensible size
Most eateries serve portions that are way bigger than necessary. Unless you are a rather disciplined eater, chances are you will overeat.
- Time-efficient
More often than not, you spend half your meal break just getting your food. The truth is you can spend just a fraction of those times preparing your lunches.
Feeling skeptical? Start with this simple, yet delectable, recipe — all in the comfort of your office pantry! Once you get the hang of it, you’ll be acing your lunch-prepping in no time.
Recipe: Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
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