5 Lunch Ideas to Fuel Your Workday

May 13, 2024
In the hustle and bustle of the workday, it’s easy to let lunchtime become an afterthought. But what you eat for lunch can have a significant impact on your energy levels, productivity, and overall well-being. At equ, we understand the importance of nourishing your body with balanced meals that not only taste great but also keep you fueled throughout the day. Here are five delicious, healthy lunch recipes to power you through your workday:

1. Rice Paper Rolls 

Our Teriyaki Chicken Rice Paper Rolls provide a light, yet delicious and protein-packed lunch option to keep you satisfied and nourished through the afternoon. Filled with marinated chicken, fresh vegetables and noodles, and served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce, this meal is a fun way to spice up your collection of healthy recipes! 

2. Gnocchi Bolognese 

Pasta for lunch? Yes, please! With our hearty Gnocchi Bolognese boasting 35g of protein per serve, you are sure to feel satisfied until dinner time, preventing those mid-afternoon sugar cravings. 

3. Green Goddess Chickpea & Cauliflower Salad

This tasty, plant-based salad is packed with healthy fats, plant protein and micronutrients to support good skin health and provide an energy boost through your afternoons. Feel free to bulk up this meal with brown rice or quinoa for added satiety.

 

4. Pad See Ew

A classic go-to Thai meal, our Pad See Ew is more calorie-friendly and packs a protein and flavour punch to your lunchtimes. As a bulk prep-friendly option, you can prepare several servings ahead of time to reheat and enjoy at work, knowing you are still on track towards your health goals! 

 

5. Beef, Pumpkin & Haloumi Salad 

As a warmer salad option for the colder months, this nutritious meal is packed with flavour and variety to tick off all your macronutrient intakes for the day. With 37g of protein per serve, not only is this meal satiating, but its protein content plays a role in maintaining a healthy immune system, appetite regulation, and producing hormones and enzymes to ensure our bodies function at their best. 

All of these recipes provide a balance of macronutrients, all playing their role to keep you energised, focused, and on top of your game. Have a go incorporating these healthy and easy lunch recipes into your workday routine! 

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