Three Reasons to Pack Your Lunch

Brown bagging it to work doesn’t seem like a lot of fun, but when you consider the health benefits of packing a lunch the idea quickly becomes much more appetizing. Here are three reasons why you should consider bringing lunch to work:

1. Your Health
   Fast food is chock full of calories, fat, sugar, and salt. With a single meal from your local fast food joint you can easily gobble up all your calories and more than your share of fat for the day. On the other hand, home packed meals can help cut down on the unhealthy habits, control your meals, and help you resist the urge to eat unhealthy items.
2. Your Efficiency
   Taking into account the travel time, gas, and hassle of eating out during work hours, it’s easy to see how dining at a restaurant can take up too much of your day. By packing your lunch and eating in the office you’ll be able to save those minutes of travel time and unwind during your meal.
3. Your Wallet
   Eating out adds up quickly. If you spend an average of 7$ a day on lunch you can be spending almost $1,700 a year on lunch alone. Packing leftovers from your fridge wouldn’t be nearly as expensive and could save you big bucks.

There is no doubt that packing your own lunch requires a little more effort than hitting a drive through or standing in line at the cafeteria. However, the money you save and the nutrition you gain can be worth the extra time in the long run.

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