Working LUNCH

Swerve the afternoon slump with balanced lunches and al-desko snacks

14. Good 4U Super Sprouts £1.50, TESCO

‘Nutritionist’s trick? Pimp your salad with sprouts – they contain up to 50 times the amount of cancer-fighting compound sulforaphane of broccoli.’ NS

15. Spiced Cauliflower Rice and Chargrilled Tikka Chicken £4, MARKS & SPENCER

‘One of the most balanced chicken salads; cauliflower rice keeps the carbs down and each pack has a good amount of fresh veg.’ RH

11. Seed and Bean Pumpkin and Hemp Extra Dark Chocolate £2.35, HOLLAND & BARRETT

‘Everyone wants the odd sweet treat, right? This has a high cocoa mass (72%) and pumpkin seeds which give craving satiating magnesium.’ MTM

16. Coyo Raw Chocolate Coconut Milk Yoghurt £2, SAINSBURY’S

‘For dessert fans, Coyo is a great choice; especially for the dairy averse. Its high fat content makes it more satiating post-lunch than many sweetened dairy yoghurts.’ RH

12. Hot Smoked Salmon Salad £3, SAINSBURY’S

‘The smoked salmon provides brain-friendly omega-3 fatty acids. Even with the dressing, its sugar content is low. Perfect if you’re eating low-carb.’ RL

17. Finn Crisps Original Thins £1.19, TESCO

‘Need a 4pm pick-me-up? Rye in these crackers contains inulin, a prebiotic that promotes healthy gut bacteria. These come with no added sugar, unlike others.’ RL

13. Avocado Feta Bean Salad £2.49, WAITROSE

‘With mixed beans, quinoa, sweetcorn and avocado, this is a great vegetarian salad, which provides a balanced mix of slow-releasing carbs and healthy fats to help keep hunger at bay.’ RL

18. The Dip Society Super Duper Hummus £2.49, OCADO

‘The salt content in this dip is surprisingly low. Don’t worry about the high fat content – it’s mostly healthy omega fats from the rapeseed oil.’ RH