MILLIONS of office workers are eating the same lunch every single day, a study commissioned by New Covent Garden Soup has found. 

Researchers found that a lack of inspiration, convenience and cost means millions of workers are tucking into the same sandwich, soup or salad on repeat.

According to the study 80 per cent of people in the South West admit they tend to have the same lunch on repeat - and only take a lunch break just three out of the five working days – and even then, they last an average of 32 minutes, with almost half of all workers eating their lunch at their desk. 

The research revealed that one in six admitted they have had the same lunch for at least two years now.

As a result, a staggering 84 per cent of people are ‘bored’ by their lunch choices and 31 per cent even said other people have noticed and commented on their ‘boring’ lunches.

And more than 60 per cent admitted they could be more creative with their lunches. 

And it’s the cheese sandwich which tops the list of most common repeat lunches, followed by ham and chicken sandwiches and a salad. Egg sandwiches, pasta and jacket potatoes are also among the lunchtime staples.

Commenting on the findings, food psychologist Dr Becky Spelman said: "People tend to be much more willing to experiment with their main meal of the day. Breakfast and lunch are often meals that bring out our inner conservative.

"Eating the same thing every day means we risk not getting a wide enough array of nutrients, as well as simply being very monotonous.”