Review - Packed: Lunch Hacks to Squeeze More Nutrients Into Your Day

Thanks to NetGalley and the editors for the advanced readers copy of this book!

This is a great book for working people who want to eat healthy at work and don't want to spend a lot of money. The pictures were great and I am excited to try more of the recipes. So far I have done a breakfast smoothie and one of the salads. I am excited to try the morning cookies, some of the dips and the soups!

Some positives about the book include the great pictures, the variety of recipes and the key that lets you know if it's going to be a fast recipe, one that could be made ahead or freeze well. The ingredients are fresh, real and good for you. I love that there are several that will be perfect for garden season when I am over run with zucchini and green beans.

I was disappointed that the nutritional information wasn't included with the recipe. I am diabetic and that makes it so much easier for me to know right away if the recipe will work or not. Some of the recipes also had some strange ingredients. I don't see myself ever eating Sardines, and if I did like them I probably wouldn't eat a stinky fish at work.

Overall, well done and full or things I plan to try! 4/5 stars on GoodReads

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