Students who eat nutritious foods are able to perform better academically, but coming up with healthy school lunches that your child will actually eat and that are convenient for you to make can be a challenge. Here are some tips to help:
- Prepare ahead of time. The mad rush out of the house in the morning is hectic enough. Try to set aside some time on Sunday to put healthy foods like fruits/veggies and cheeses in handy baggies or containers. Put waters or 100% juice boxes in the freezer to use as functional ice packs!
- Pack a rainbow. A healthy lunch box is full of colorful wholesome foods.
- Think outside the sandwich. Cubed meat and cheeses, veggies or fruit with dips (hummus, yogurt, guacamole, etc), wraps, salads, & soups are great ideas and keep your child from lunchtime boredom.
- Skip the sugar. Avoid refined sugars and processed foods. Soda is an absolute no-no. "Lunchables" may be convenient but they are loaded with fat, sodium, sugars and preservatives. Serving whole foods in their natural form ensures that your child's lunch contains optimal nutrition.
- Get help. Getting your kids involved with preparing their school lunches is a great way to instill healthy eating habits early.
- Go Green. Pack lunches in reusable containers instead of brown bags to reduce the amount of waste.
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