As an extra bonus, those brown bag lunches may also trim their waistlines. Here are some tips to pack delicious lunches for you and your family that are both affordable – and healthy.

But a change of season is a perfect time for new habits — and one stellar option is a healthy and cost-efficient brown-bag lunch. Looking to keep your meals lower carb? This spicy shrimp wrap ...

Having a healthy meal at lunch is not just to satisfy your hunger during the middle of the day, but for the energy you need to see off the day. Bringing a brown bag lunch to work is one of the ...

“You can pack foods that are healthy and that you enjoy eating ... One of the high points of brown bag lunches is that they save you money – but only if you make wise choices while grocery ...

But constantly eating out for lunch can quickly get expensive and unhealthy. With a little bit of preparation ahead of time, you can pack healthy and inexpensive lunches that will leave you ...

Check out the slideshow above for quick and healthy ideas on packing brown bag lunches.

Chef Vikram Sunderam of Rasika has a 14-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son. A typical brown-bag lunch for his kids includes a sandwich, fruit, granola bar, and fruit juice. “Sandwiches are quick ...

If your school-age child has food allergies, you know that preparing safe lunches that are also enticing ... cereal and blueberries. Pack with a bag of carrot sticks. • Soup and crackers.

Healthy food with a purpose ... for the week or those needing a last-minute dinner option. Brown Bag also will be open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For instance, instead of focusing just on a baked chicken breast, consider adding brown rice ... and toss it into a paper bag ...