They say variety is the spice of life - but apparently that doesn't ring true when it comes to lunchtime.
In fact, one in six people admitted they have sat down to the same lunch every day for at least two years, blaming a lack of inspiration and the need to save money.
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The humble ham sandwich tops the list of most common repeat lunches, a survey found, followed by cheese and chicken sandwiches, baguettes and salad. Egg sandwiches, pasta and jacket potatoes are also among the lunchtime staples.
In the poll of 2,000 people, 58 per cent said they had eaten identical meals for as long as they can remember.
Most blamed the decision on convenience, while others put it down to habit, trying to be healthy or simply having no idea what else to have.
One respondent revealed they had the same box of chopped vegetables, tuna and a boiled egg every day for the last two years, while another admitted to eating a ham sandwich and a piece of fruit every day since they started work 20 years ago.
It is, perhaps, not surprising then that the survey also found 81 per cent of people were bored by their lunch choices.
Dr Becky Spelman, a food psychologist and director of a private clinic on Harley Street, said people who picked the same thing every day were at risk of not getting a wide enough array of nutrients.
"Most of us wouldn't want to always go on holidays to the same place, so why keep eating the same meal, day after day?" she said.
"Making small changes, such as trying something new for our lunch time meal, can - in a small way - help to open our mind to new experiences in other areas of life too."
The survey was carried out by New Covent Garden Soup.
The Telegraph, London