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A healthy lunch for school is an important part of keeping your children functioning at their best during the day.<\/p><\/div>\n
First, involve the kids. Let them help you decide what they want for lunch, asking them a few days to a week in advance. This gives you a chance to pick up the groceries you need. Let them taste new foods to be sure they like them; that way they aren\u2019t coming home with a forgotten sandwich and missing cookies.<\/p>\n
Second, don\u2019t just send junk food. By talking with your child to determine what he or she likes, you get a head start on making lunches that they are going to enjoy, or helping them to make their own lunches. Look for foods that are fun, but still have nutritional value. Ants on a log are not only healthy, but also provide fun for the child receiving them. Make homemade versions of the less-than-healthy snack foods, such as slicing your own cheese, meat, and crackers as a replacement for lunchables. Look at labels to see which chips have a lower fat and sodium content. And don\u2019t be fooled by brand names – sometimes the off-brands taste the same, are cheaper, and are healthier. Sometimes the opposite is true. Be sure to look.<\/p>\n
Third, make sure that foods are served the way they are intended to be eaten. A thermos and freezer pack, as well as an insulated lunch box, can greatly improve the appeal of healthy foods. Who wants cold soup, soggy lettuce, and warm sandwiches? Package moist toppings separately from the sandwich bread, and let the child add those once lunch time arrives, giving them the chance to add their own personal touch. Sliced cold vegetables taste good with a little bit of dip, and if you look for a healthier dip (that the child actually likes), you may be able to get them to eat their vegetables or a salad. Leftovers can also be appetizing compared to some school lunches, so consider whether their favorite meals from home might make a good school lunch.<\/p>\n
All in all, you can find many types of food that are not only nutritious, but also appeal to a child\u2019s sense of fun and interest in being involved.<\/p>\n
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