You’ve heard breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but for kids to have success at school, a good lunch is really key too. Arm them with energizing and healthful fuel and they’ll stay full and focused all day long.
Depending on how adventurous your little ones are, try mixing up the old sandwich and chips routine. We’re listing some healthier suggestions here to help spark ideas and keep your lunch-packing habits fresh:
Pick a time over the weekend to think about lunch prep and weekdays will be that much easier. Take a couple hours to do your shopping, cut up and portion out fruits and vegetables, make protein balls, granola, or muffins for the week ahead. Packing what you can the night before makes mornings easier too.