Kids’ Lunches, What to Pack
School is starting soon and has started in some cities. What should you pack for your kids’ lunch? What are some of the more healthier options? In Japan, they have these cool lunch packaging containers with compartments for essentially each food group. When packing a kids’ lunch keep MyPlate in mind. 2 fruits/veggies – yes, 2 servings – one of each is good or 2 fruits, 2 veggies – carrot and celery sticks, a juice box and an apple Grains – whole grains are best but it is often not easy to get a child to like whole grains. They do have whole grain white bread or whole grain crackers. They even have whole grain Goldfish. Dairy – if it can be kept cold, yogurt is a great option as long as it is not the child’s versions loaded with added sugar and artificial flavorings. Or have your child buy milk at school. Protein – lean meats, peanut butter, 2% cheeses. MSN, Healthy Foods That are Perfect for Sc...