We know you work hard and at times, whether you like it or not, you have put your health at risk because of your demanding work schedules and heavy workload.

To help you out, we've come up with some quick, easy, and low-calorie lunch recipes that you could bring to work. These 'pack-and-go' lunch gourmets, will not just help you keep an eye on your health, but also help save bucks in the long run.

So, take a look and get ready to fuel up!

1. Meatless Monday

Veggie Salad Sandwich Overload. Hearty, filling, non-wimpy sandwiches are great lunch buddies. Vegetable stuffed sandwich makes you full without the 'overly fed' feeling. Prepare some red onion, artichoke hearts, tomato, provolone, lettuce, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and dried oregano on fresh baguettes.

Or, you may opt to go with a 'no meat, no dairy, no oil' meal and try Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad. Mix all ingredients in a bowl, add apple cider vinegar, honey, salt and pepper to taste - lusciously ready to be packed in less than 10 minutes.

2. Tasty Salad Tuesday

Munch some hale and hearty salads every Thursday. This Mediterranean Salad can give the nutrients, fiber, vitamins, and minerals that you need to complete the day's task. Snatch some romaine, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, onions, sweet red peppers, olives, feta cheese, and mix in a large bowl. On a separate bowl, put in the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle over the salad and toss to coat. You now have a healthy, colorful dish. More appetizing salad recipes may be found here.

3. Winter Wednesday

Slow Cooker Veggie Minestrone Soup. Preparing this ultimate favorite veggie and pasta soup can be as easy as 1-2-3. Simply cook one big serving of this hearty meal once a week and let the slow cooker do the trick for you. Set aside extra servings and fling them into your freezer. Should you decide to have it as your work lunch for the day, pull out one, reheat, and all is set. Its recipe is here.

4. Totally Wrapped Thursday

Burritos and Wraps. Stuff burritos, tacos, tortillas or lavash bread with a variety of fillings. You can choose from chicken, turkey, beef, veggies, and fruits, have it served either hot or cold, and most of all, spongy or crusty. Bursting with lots of flavorful and mouth-watering tang in every bite, wrap and roll ups can really excite your taste buds. Grab snappish and drippy recipes here.

5. Fruitful Friday

Fresh Fruit Feast. Top choices of 'easy to grab and go' fruits are apples, bananas, grapefruit, berries, cherries, oranges, peaches, pears, guavas, and papayas are all low in calories and sugar. Or you can also try pineapple and raspberries mixed into creamy cheese and topped with some flaked almonds.

See, it's really easy to fill in those lunch boxes, isn't it? With these featured to-go lunches, you really couldn't make some 'alibis' anymore. You practically have all the reasons why you should bring one healthy lunch box to work and share with everyone. Bon Appetit!

"One cannot think well, love well, or sleep well, if one has not dined well." - Virginia Woolf