Packing food to work can be a frustrating exercise, especially if you’re watching your budget very closely but still want to eat healthily. Maintaining a healthy diet at work is just as important as maintaining one at home, so here are five great cost-saving ideas to consider.<\/p>\n
Chickpea pasta<\/strong><\/p>\n Cook a small portion of pasta, allow it to cool, then mix in some tinned tomato, herbs, some drained chickpeas and any other veggies you already have in the fridge. Chickpeas are a source of protein and are not too expensive, and by adding other veggies of your choice, you can easily use up the last few mushrooms, peppers or spinach that may have gone to waste if not added to one portion.<\/p>\n Apple or pear with peanut butter<\/strong><\/p>\n Slice your apple or pear and spread with some peanut butter. Peanut butter is substantially less expensive than other nut butters but still provides you with protein. Try, where possible, to choose the versions that do not have added salt or sugar.<\/p>\n Yoghurt<\/strong><\/p>\n Yoghurt is an excellent source of energy, protein, fat and calcium, but those little tubs are not cheap. Rather buy a large tub and spoon a few tablespoons’ worth into a small container \u2013 this way you still get your delicious, creamy, healthy snack without paying the extra money.<\/p>\n Hard boiled eggs<\/strong><\/p>\n Eggs are an excellent source of protein and a great mid-morning snack. Boil them the night before or in the morning and then eat them as is or with a little salt and pepper. As a substitute for the more typical mid-morning options of cakes, pastries, sweets or chips, eggs are at the top of the list in terms of cost and healthy nutrients!<\/p>\n Popcorn<\/strong><\/p>\n Popcorn, without the extra flavourings, can be a great snack. Make it yourself \u2013 that way you control the salt or butter content added \u2013 and keep in an airtight container until the next day.<\/p>\n Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n Sound Bites Nutrition material <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Packing food to work can be a frustrating exercise, especially […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,34],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10760","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-2017-august-articles","category-lifestyle-nutrition"],"yoast_head":"\n
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