Dietitians’ tips for budget-friendly lunch ideas [Video]

Cheap work lunches don’t have to derail your health goals. Here is a dietitians’ guide to easy, budget-friendly lunch ideas you’ll actually look forward to eating.

Imagine this – you’re doing your regular grocery shop, but you’re struggling to decide what to put in your trolley for a week’s worth of nutritious yet budget-friendly work lunches.

Sound familiar? Between juggling a busy life and the rising cost of living, it’s no surprise that cost-effective and convenient meals are growing in appeal.

But a cheap, quick-to-prep lunch doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice healthy eating.

We asked two dietitians for their tips on packing a healthy lunch that will also save you a few dollars.

Can a healthy lunch be cheap?

Healthy lunches can be cheap if you plan ahead, dietitian Lisa Renn says.

“You need to make sure you have the ingredients in the house. If not, it becomes very challenging and you’re more likely to purchase more expensive and …