How Do You Pack Some Excitement Into School Sack Lunches?
If you visit any lunchroom in any school in America, you will see pounds and pounds of uneaten food thrown away each day. That’s also hundreds of dollars thrown into the trash. These tips can help you and your children pack nutritious, low-cost lunches that provide plenty of energy at a lower cost than school hot lunches, which can cost $1.50 to $2 per day per child. They also can lower the risk that your children’s lunches end up in the school trash can. Make sure that each lunch you or your children packs includes at least one serving of protein (which helps avoid that early-afternoon sleepy feeling) and two to three servings of fruits and vegetables. For protein, go beyond peanut butter or highly-processed lunch meat. Chicken noodle soup with real chicken, lentil or pea soup, chicken or tuna salad, hard-cooked eggs, nuts in a trail mix, and any milk or cheese item provides protein. Keep all your lunch ingredients in a designated spot in your cupboard and refrigerator. This makes dec
