Tip Tuesday! Pack a power lunch: 6 brown bag winners

By Melanie Polk, M.M.Sc., R.D., F.A.D.A.

Here's a powerful reason to take your lunch to work: You get to be head chef.

You decide what to pack. That means you can include foods you enjoy — while watching the calories, fat, salt and sugar. And, when your favorite flavors are packed with nutrients, you'll be energized to tackle the rest of your workday.

Another nice bonus: Brown-bagging may help you put away some extra cash. Let's say you save $2 a day by eating in. In a year, you could be more than $500 ahead. Ka-ching!

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