Women's Health (UK)

FOOD ON THE FLY: SORTED

So Sunday was spent on the sofa instead of ladling soup into Tupperware. No problem. Registered dietitian Anna Daniels, armed with a fiver, picks out the healthiest lunch options on the high street

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WHERE? Pret WHAT? Sweet Potato Falafel & Smashed Beets Veggie Box, £4.50

WHY? The starchy sweet potato packs skin-boosting betacarote­ne, while beetroot brings antioxidan­ts and nitrates, which can keep blood pressure healthy and boost endurance. A little box of big benefits. WHERE? Costa WHAT? Tuna Niçoise Salad, £3.99 WHY? Tuna is a nutritiona­l winner, being high in both protein and omega-3 fatty acids – this one is sustainabl­y fished, too. The eggs up the protein content and are rich in vitamins B2, B6 and B12 – essential for helping your body convert food into energy. WHERE? Leon WHAT? Naked Satay Chicken Burger, £4.95

WHY? All the satiating joy of a burger – minus the weigh-you-down starchines­s of a bread bun. The chicken packs lean protein while the satay brings important macro and micronutri­ents such as poly and monounsatu­rated fats and vitamin E. WHERE? Starbucks WHAT? BBQ Vegan Wrap With Jackfruit & Slaw, £3.29 WHY? Jackfruit is the meat alternativ­e getting people excited. It doesn’t match chicken or pork in the protein stakes, but it’s a good fibrous option, while rich in vitamin C and potassium – an essential mineral for a healthy heart. WHERE? Eat WHAT? Middle Eastern Tabbouleh, £4.50

WHY? Bulgar wheat is high in fibre and protein. A different take on tabbouleh, this salad contains butternut squash, which is rich in beta-carotene, and pomegranat­e seeds – a great source of vitamin C and other antioxidan­ts.

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