Every week, Rosie Sargeant rounds up some of the best health and wellbeing-related hotspots in Cambridge. In her first column, she sets out to find a wholesome, healthy lunch under £5.

The Punter – the £5 lunch deal at this cosy gastropub just outside the centre of town has been attracting hungry yet discerning students for years. With three daily-changing options of dishes such as crayfish and cucumber salad or tomato and mushroom omelette with rocket salad, you can get your fill of high-quality, freshly-cooked gastropub fare at a fraction of the usual price. 

Michaelhouse Café - run by the brains behind Bill’s, this café is situated in the nave of St. Michael’s Church and is an oasis of calm just off the bustling streets of the city centre. The menu aims to do simple food well, using local produce whenever possible. After 3pm, their tempting selection of soups, quiches and salads is reduced by 50% – if you can resist until then, that is…

Marks & Spencer – every day around lunchtime, numerous salads, fresh fruit, antipasti and other wholesome goodies have ‘reduced’ labels slapped on. If you can handle the scrum of seasoned pros who scramble to snap up the best bargains, there are some great deals to be had: a punnet of blueberries for 60p, chilli marinaded calamari for £1.40 and a tub of quinoa, pomegranate and cauliflower salad for 80p were among my finds last week.

Taste of Cambridge – falafel is a fantastic source of vegetarian protein, and this van on Market Street serves the best around. Their wraps are vegan and can be made gluten-free by omitting the flatbread, making them an ideal choice for those on special diets.

Nanna Mexico – bean-filled burritos are whole foods in their naughtiest form: substantial and scrummy, yet also nourishing. On Mondays students can get a big-ass burrito with a drink for a mere fiver. Deal.