The sad desk salad has a special place in office culture. It is the symbol of a lackluster attempt at health and frugality that often ends in its maker begrudgingly eating it while dreaming of a burrito bowl.

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But this doesn’t have to be your fate! By investing in some high-tech lunch-time wear you’ll be empowered to craft nutritious and delicious meals that are the envy of your entire office. Cross well-fed off your to-do list with these products:

A multi-purpose salad container

Give your Tupperware a grown-up upgrade with a salad container like this one by OXO. The multi-leveled design will fit all your lettuce and give you extra room for stand-out toppings. Your ingredients will remain fresh throughout your morning and be easy to toss and enjoy at lunch!

Collapsible storage

Prepworks’ collapsible bowls take up next to no room in your cupboard and are a great to way to avoid carrying hefty Tupperware home from the office. This set is also microwave and dishwasher safe so you can count on them to keep your meals tasting hot every day.

Dressing containers

Your office kitchen’s balsamic may be healthy, but it likely won’t be enough to interest you day in and day out. Sistema‘s sturdy dressing containers are a great way to take your favorite dressing on the go without having to worry about correctly measuring proportions.

A lunch bag

Stand out from the average Lululemon lunch bag with the Sweetly Stowed unch Bag by Modcloth. Not only will it hold all your essentials, the compliments you’ll earn will be enough to make you talk of the office.

Travel-sized condiments

Spice up quinoa, eggs, or a sandwich with this Sriracha to-go keychain. Breaking up the monotony off the traditional salt and pepper route will help you look at your lunch with brand new eyes.

Reusable lunch bags

If plastic baggies are crowding your cabinets, a set of reusable bags by BlueAvocado will hold all your favorite snacks without the extra bulk. The newfound kitchen space means more room for the food you love most!

Mason jar

Smoothie and juice lovers rejoice! A 16 oz mason jar is the perfect way to take your favorite drink to the office. You’ll save major money and also cut down on unnecessary waste. Bonus points if you try out our mason jar favorite, overnight oats!

Lunch just got a whole lot yummyer!

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The sad desk salad has a special place in office culture. It is the symbol of a lackluster attempt at health and frugality that often ends in its maker begrudgingly eating it while dreaming of a burrito bowl.
But this doesn't have to be your fate! By investing in some high-tech lunch-time wear you'll be empowered to craft nutritious and delicious meals that are the envy of your entire office. Cross well-fed off your to-do list with these products: 
A multi-purpose salad container
Give your Tupperware a grown-up upgrade with a salad container like this one by OXO. The multi-leveled design will fit all your lettuce and give you extra room for stand-out toppings. Your ingredients will remain fresh throughout your morning and be easy to toss and enjoy at lunch!
Collapsible storage
Prepworks' collapsible bowls take up next to no room in your cupboard and are a great to way to avoid carrying hefty Tupperware home from the office. This set is also microwave and dishwasher safe so you can count on them to keep your meals tasting hot every day.
Dressing containers
Your office kitchen's balsamic may be healthy, but it likely won't be enough to interest you day in and day out. Sistema's sturdy dressing containers are a great way to take your favorite dressing on the go without having to worry about correctly measuring proportions.
A lunch bag
Stand out from the average Lululemon lunch bag with the Sweetly Stowed unch Bag by Modcloth. Not only will it hold all your essentials, the compliments you'll earn will be enough to make you talk of the office.
Travel-sized condiments
Spice up quinoa, eggs, or a sandwich with this Sriracha to-go keychain. Breaking up the monotony off the traditional salt and pepper route will help you look at your lunch with brand new eyes.
Reusable lunch bags
If plastic baggies are crowding your cabinets, a set of reusable bags by BlueAvocado will hold all your favorite snacks without the extra bulk. The newfound kitchen space means more room for the food you love most!
Mason jar
Smoothie and juice lovers rejoice! A 16 oz mason jar is the perfect way to take your favorite drink to the office. You'll save major money and also cut down on unnecessary waste. Bonus points if you try out our mason jar favorite, overnight oats!
Lunch just got a whole lot yummyer!
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