If you find yourself scooting out to grab some takeout during your work week, you’re not alone. Meal prep can feel overwhelming and tedious on a Monday night. But we’re hoping to change your mind with three nutritious, healthy and delicious recipes that will inspire you to pack a lunch for work. These ideas are adaptable to whatever happens to be in your fridge and pantry, with elements that can be prepped ahead of time. Read more.

Also this week: We ask a doctor for tips for both coping with and avoiding constipation. And parents, don’t be a nightmare at your kid’s sports tournament. Self-proclaimed hockey dad David Robertson reflects on the real reasons so many of us lose our cool when our kids are on the rink (or the basketball court). Read more.

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