If there’s one thing I’ve learned as a perpetually busy human, it’s this – when life ramps up, the first thing I tend to sacrifice is myself. More specifically, my meals. I’ll spend hours supporting students, prepping lessons, answering emails, grading, and working weekends at the airport. Then I end up scrambling to find something nutritious for lunch. Too many times, I’ve ambled across the street at work to grab a bag of candy and a Red Bull when I feel tired mid-afternoon.

So I hit the restart button, and I’ve been trying to make one intentional change. Eat more fresh food. More vegetables. More color. More meals that actually make me feel awake instead of sluggish. … More Healthy Lunch Ideas: Greek Chicken Salad Recipe