Healthy lunch incentivisers

Soup’s up

THE autumn months call out for nourishing, hearty soups and stews and Joseph Joseph’s GoEat soup pot makes transporting them mess-free. The base compartment holds liquids and the smaller top compartment can store bread, croutons and garnishes, with a leak-proof silicone lid separating them, held in place with a locking collar. €20; harveynorman.ie

It’s in the bag

THE best-laid plans often fall apart when the 4pm slump hits, followed by a vending machine trip. A snack bag allows you to plan your snacking in advance. LunchSkins reusable zip bags are a more stylish alternative to disposable plastic bags. Dishwasher safe, they’re made from a quick-drying fabric and are grease- and moisture-proof, as well as coming in a range of cool designs. €8.39; lessplastic.co.uk

Salad days

THINK beyond lettuce because salads don’t have to be for summer only. Using seasonal ingredients like squash and bulking them up with grains can make them both healthy and comforting. The Aladdin classic Mason jar (one litre) is stain-, smell- and shatterresistant and includes a built-in dressing container. €14.35; amazon.co.uk

Turning Japanese

HEALTHY eaters often choose a bento box over an ordinary lunchbox because it helps with portion control, and it can encourage people to pack a variety of interesting food. This prettily patterned two-tiered Kimono long slim bento box can hold 510ml and the upper tier has a leak-resistant silicon lid. It can also be popped in the microwave, once you remove the lid. €19.95; bentobia.com