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Nancy Crites B.Ed, NCP Nutritional Consultant Practitioner
Oh no, I have to pack another lunch!
Preparing a healthy lunch can be challenging, here are some ideas which may help make the job more interesting ans successful for everyone!
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know what your children like to eat
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involve your children in planning and preparing lunches
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consider their hunger level
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use proper packaging-various sized containers, plastic wrap, disposable spoons
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make it look appealing
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keep it the proper temperature- ice packs, frozen fruit juices, thermos
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make lunch fun, include little notes, drawings, special napkins
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include healthy desserts
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make the drinks count- smoothies, protein drinks, pure juices, not 10% juice with sugar and coloring
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use a thermos for hot foods, soups, leftovers
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be creative, anything goes for lunch!
School Lunch Suggestions
- red bell pepper strips, baby carrots, celery or other vegetables they enjoy, with yogurt dip, hummus, or good quality dressing
- good quality whole grain bagel with nut butter
- fruit salad with sunflower seeds and plain yogurt
- fruit kabobs with yogurt/honey dip
- cheese cubes, string cheese, or cottage cheese
- egg salad, tuna, salmon salad with chopped celery, dill pickle, etc.
- bean salad
- green salad with chicken breast
- guacamole dip (mashed avocado, lime, lemon, tomatoes, green onion, garlic)
with organic tortilla chips
- whole grain bread with nut butter and banana
- trail mix with a fruits
- home made healthy muffins
- whole fruits with nut butter or yogurt dip
- fresh pineapple
- almonds, sunflower seeds, raisins
- hummus and whole grain pita bread
- smoothies-put these in a thermos
- fruit leather with yogurt and sunflower seeds
- organic unsweetened apple/berry sauce
- cooked oatmeal with raisins and sunflower seeds
- good quality cereal with milk
- Roll-Ups
These are simple tortillas that have been rolled with filling and sliced. Many kids prefer these to sandwiches.
- 1 small or large whole wheat tortilla
1/4 cup or more refried beans 2 tablespoons salsa or sliced tomatoes 2 tablespoons grated cheese finely chopped peppers anything else your child likes--this is a mix and match recipe
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Spread beans on tortilla. Top with salsa and other fillings. Roll tightly, cut into slices, and stand up right.
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