5 Reasons to Love National Brown-Bag-It Day   There are so many benefits to bringing your own lunch, so in honor of National Brown-Bag-it-Day, we break it down to the top five reasons to love it. But hey, if you can think of a reason we missed, or you’d like to share your favorite work lunch – please do! We’d love to hear from you.   1)      More time to yourself to do what you want. Whether you want to sit and eat with your best buddy at work, or you want to sit outside and not talk to anyone, bringing your own lunch gives you more flexibility.  You don’t have to drive anywhere, stand in a line, or rush to eat your food.  Instead, listen to a podcast, read a book, or call someone you love – bringing your lunch simply gives you that extra time.   2)      It’s easier to eat healthy. Bringing your own lunch affords you the luxury of planning what you eat before hand and being mindful that it’s a balanced meal. You can make sure you have the right amount of proteins and carbs to keep your energy up through the day and you can eat fresher to feel better.     3)      It’s greener on the environment AND your wallet. Compared to eating fast food, bringing your own lunch can be much better on the environment.  We found these cool alternatives to plastic bags – stainless steel lunch containers!     Your wallet will love you when you forgo the daily habit of buying out - do the math; you’ll save a crazy amount of money.     4)      Bringing little snacks can help you stay focused. If you’ve ever dealt with low blood sugar, you know how it can feel when you are hungry. It’s hard to think, function, and low blood sugar can also be really tough on your mood. Pack cheese sticks, peanut butter, and other healthy snacks to stay on your game all day. Check out our fresh apple & cinnamon loaf cake! Have a slice and feel happy.     5)      You can have more variety. Bringing your lunch can be just as interesting or more than eating out at the same places all the time.  Make a strawberry spinach salad, or a Thai pasta dish with your favorite tea. There are many recipes to experiment with, but if you don’t cook or you’re looking for something extra special, we’ve got a really good treat just for you – Baby Brie en Croute. Check it out and you can even share it with a friend.   What is your favorite reason to celebrate National Brown-Bag-It-Day?