When it comes to eating healthy at work, it's easier said than done for most people. It's hard enough to remember packing something substantial in the morning, especially if you haven't had your coffee yet, but what about when you need your lunch to be healthy and tasty? For those times when Cup of Noodles just don't cut it, here's a list of 5 lunch items that are healthy, tasty, and all in all, simple to pack.

1) Asian Noodle Bowl- If you love pasta, but don't want to make a production out of lunch, there are tons of options in terms of lunch items. However, not all are healthy. Look for a bowl of noodles that is made with fresh noodles that aren't fried or dehydrated. It is also a good idea to find asian noodles that contain no MSG, artificial colors and flavorings, and has no hydrogenated oils. That means staying away from the fried (and pretty tasteless) Ramen noodles. In addition, a good Asian noodle bowl will have healthy properties, and taste like you just ordered take-out. It sounds too good to be true, but they do exist.

2) Turkey and Swiss Sandwich on Whole Wheat- This seemingly simple lunch item can be very filling and is full of good protein and carbs to keep your energy-level up all day. If you're using a nice, hearty wheat bread, some good deli meat, and a little Romaine lettuce with a slice of ripe tomato, you can have a really nice lunch. The best part about this option is how easy it is to make. You could probably throw one in that pre-caffeine morning daze!

3) Mozzarella and Tomato Salad with Balsamic Dressing- You don't have to like salad to love this lunch option. A traditional mozzarella and tomato salad is extremely healthy and easy to prepare. All you need is some fresh buffalo mozzarella, some ripe juicy tomatoes, some balsamic dressing, and a pinch of sea salt. Slice the cheese and tomatoes to your thickness preference, toss with a light amount of balsamic, and sprinkle on a bit of sea salt to taste.

4) Chicken Noodle Soup- The key to keeping this one healthy is sticking to a low-sodium version or one that uses natural ingredients. If you really want to ensure that you're getting healthy and natural ingredients, you can make your own. It's fairly simple and you can make enough to portion out for the week or use in other meals.

5) Hummus and Pita Plate- This is a really light lunch that when paired with some grapes or other fruit can get you all the nutrients you need to function at high energy levels all day. If you'd like a little more protein in with this option, you could also bring along some sliced deli meat to add to the mix.

So whether you're interested in eating Asian and getting a nice steamed bowl of noodles, or want to go Greek with hummus and pitas, you can rest assure that the Cup of Noodles that you once relied to get you through the day can be retired.