{"id":15084,"date":"2016-02-11T23:00:43","date_gmt":"2016-02-11T20:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/?p=15084"},"modified":"2016-02-11T23:00:43","modified_gmt":"2016-02-11T20:00:43","slug":"kids-eat-healthy-lunch-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/kids-eat-healthy-lunch-school\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Make Sure Your Kids Eat a Healthy Lunch at School"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our kids are at school for more of the waking hours than they are at home.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Because of that, we as parents should ensure that they eat a healthy lunch and get the nutrition and fuel they need to be able to focus, learn and be active to meet the needs of the school day<\/strong>. The trouble is, how do you know what to pack in their lunch to achieve that goal<\/a>?<\/p>\n

This article will serve as a guide to help parents pack a healthy lunch for their children.<\/h2>\n

1. Build a better sandwich<\/h3>\n

Sandwiches are a staple in the lunchbox world, and they provide an ideal opportunity for you to pack some nutrition into your child\u2019s lunch.<\/p>\n

Switch up the bread<\/u>:<\/strong> Whole wheat tortillas, pita pockets, bagels, and flatbreads make interesting and nutrition switch-ups.
\nAdd some fruits veggies<\/u>:<\/strong> Think beyond lettuce. Shred up some carrots or zucchini to add to a wrap, or add thinly sliced apple to a turkey sandwich.
\nSwap the spread<\/u>:<\/strong> Instead of mayonnaise, bump up the nutrition with hummus.
\nDitch the lunch meat<\/u>:<\/strong> Instead of using highly processed lunch meat in your child\u2019s sandwich, add in leftover grilled chicken breast.<\/p>\n

2. Leftover love<\/h3>\n

Who says a packed lunch has to include a sandwich? Especially in the winter when a hearty, warm lunch would warm up your child in the middle of the school day, consider sending leftovers in their vacuum bottle. Anything from soup to chili, casseroles to spaghetti will keep them full, satisfied and warm all afternoon.<\/p>\n

This is particularly great for kids who don\u2019t prefer sandwiches, too. Don\u2019t forget to pack a fork!<\/p>\n

3. Dip and dunk<\/h3>\n

For whatever reason, it seems that kids love to dip and dunk things. Why not take advantage of that make lunchtime a little interactive while adding some nutrition at the same time? Include things like:<\/p>\n