Are you and your lunch deliveryman on a first name basis? Do you have Seamless saved on your speed dial? Was the last time you saw, or used, a "brown bag" for lunch back in grade school? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, let's chat! Spring is here and it's time to shake up your lunch routine. We're all guilty of entering food hibernation mode during cold winter days, choosing to order up a deli sandwich or popping into the fast food joint next to the office because it's too darn cold to walk a few blocks for a real meal. Well, with warm weather approaching it's time to ditch the lunchtime doldrums and venture outside for a well-balanced and satisfying lunch.

As well all know too well, New York is a city of hard-working professionals who need proper fuel to make it through our busy (and sometimes stressful!) days...and hopefully also outside for a run/ride or a walk. Not only will proper nutrition positively impact your workday, a short physical activity boost will too. If your lunch hour allows, make your meal about the destination and choose a spot you have to walk a few blocks to. Before you settle back into your desk you could even challenge yourself, and some officemates, to take the stairs back to your floor.

Not sure where you can find a high-quality lunch spot in your neighborhood? We've tracked down only a few of the many healthy eating options in different areas of the city.

• Fresh & Co.- This isn't your typical tossed salad kind of place. Fresh & Co. prides itself on sourcing seasonal goods from local farms in the Hudson Valley, Long Island, and New Jersey so that the fruits and veggies are at their freshest and most nutritious when they end up in your Greek yogurt parfait or quinoa salad bowl tomorrow. The diets they cater to- vegetarian, vegan, high protein, fat free, gluten free- are just as diverse as their dining options- you can enjoy your chef-designed salad or Panini at one of their dining tables, or select a grab and go sandwich and head out for a nearby picnic. Their 11 locations make healthy eating a walk in the park. You may even find the Nutrition Energy RD's at Fresh & Co if you visit the one on West 57th next to our office.
• The Little Beet- Right in the "artichoke heart" of Midtown, this adorable quick service spot is definitely worth a visit. TLB is actually SPE Certified, which means that every item on their menu has been given the health and sustainability seal of approval from an independent third-party agency whose mission is "Health Through Food" for restaurants. With the pick and choose approach, it's easy to fill your plate with a serving of quality protein (chicken, steak, salmon, tofu, or veggie patty) and one to three sides, which feature seasonal ingredients prepared simply. You can't "beet" this lunch spot!
• The Butcher's Daughter- A hip SoHo juice bar and caf� that is shining the spotlight on fruits and vegetables. While it is 100% vegetarian you will not be lacking protein- you'll find plenty of tempeh, quinoa, eggs, almonds, and even Adzuki bean bacon! On warmer days, sit out on their sunny terrace and enjoy an antioxidant packed juice or dairy-free smoothie made from locally foraged produce that highlights what's in season.
• Dig Inn Seasonal Market- From Columbia University uptown, to the Financial District, and all of Midtown in between, Dig Inn Seasonal Market is always a sure bet. For just 10 bucks, you can be certain you're grabbing lunch that is full of farm-fresh ingredients, prepared on the spot. The Market Plate is a great way to select a protein (charred chicken, five spice meatballs, wild salmon, or grilled ginger tofu), a grain (brown rice or bulgur), and hot or cold sides (roasted Brussels sprouts, spiced butternut squash and carrots, and spinach salad with apples). And the best part is all of these options vary from season to season and location to location, so get around town and hit them all!