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When you are on your way to the office or only have a few minutes to grab some lunch in between meetings, it can be a nightmare trying to find a healthy meal that is quick to prepare and easy to eat. Sugary pop, crisps and pre-packed sandwiches are full of salt, sugar and fat. However if you are looking for a meal that satisfies your taste buds and fills you up, there is something available in coffee shops and cafes.

Going for a skinny muffin and a coffee made with skimmed or soy milk is giving you a meal that is delicious, filling and quite good for you. Well it is not as bad for you as other lunch time choices can be.

But how can a sweet muffin and a milky drink be good for you, filling and convenient?

Well, as the coffee shop makes everything for you, it is not hard to see where the convenience part comes in. You can be on your way in the blink of an eye when you order and collect your meal from the coffee place. If you are walking or getting in a taxi you do not have to worry about spills because the coffee lid will prevent this. You can forget about a knife and fork with the muffin because it can be picked at, nibbled on or just have huge bites taken out of it.

it is the ingredients which make the meal filling and nutritious because they are different from the traditional ingredients of the unhealthy version. A skinny muffin is healthier than a normal muffin because the flour that is used is usually a mixture of wholemeal and soy flour. These two grains are slower burning than white flour and keep you feeling fuller for longer. The flavouring ingredients are usually also healthier, like fruit not chocolate chips.

When it comes to the coffee, choosing soy or skimmed milk is the best option because it is a better source of protein than full fat or semi-skimmed milk, it is also much lower in fat content. protein is something that the body requires and is good for us, especially our muscles. This is because it is digested slowly and is not absorbed as fat in the body. This again makes you feel fuller for longer.

Choosing a skinny muffin and soy or skimmed coffee is healthy, tasty and quick, a much better choice than a salty sandwich and sugary pop.