I have eaten a peanut butter and jelly sandwich every day for the past two years. There have been days where I’ve taken in leftovers for lunch from a nice dinner the night before, or I’ve gone out for a piece of pizza, but largely, it’s every day. I have eaten well over 700 PB ‘n’ Js  during this span.

Why don’t I get tired of them? Because I am a connoisseur. I shop at organic food stores for natural peanut butter, no salt added; the only ingredient is peanuts. I eat the finest jelly, which is actually preserves with no high fructose corn syrup. I use spelt bread, which is full of hearty whole grains. And I top it all off with a cold glass of organic milk.

Since I drink milk every day, there are times I get lactose-free organic milk or even milk alternatives such as soy, since I’ve heard horror stories of older people, who used to be able to drink milk and eat cheese, suffer from lactose intolerance, which can be contracted through everyday exposure.

Thanks to organic food stores, I don’t have to spend money on eating lunch out every day. And I stay healthy by getting protein, whole grains, and good fats. So if you want a new lunch item, choose a PB ‘n’ J.