Healthy food has a reputation for being expensive, but there are lots of ways to eat well on a budget. That’s where the subreddit r/EatCheapandHealthy comes in. Its archives are full of recipes that don’t break the bank while being high in protein, full of veggies, or low in salt and sugar. And they have tons of ideas for what kind of lunches to pack when you have to rely on something cold.
To be clear, no single food is good or bad for you in isolation, so the recipes reflect a variety of foods that can fit into a healthy diet, depending on your needs and what else you’re eating. So if you need ideas for cold lunches, take a look at these. Some can be cooked the night before and eaten cold; others are ready to go straight from fridge or pantry ingredients.