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Preparing your child’s lunch Your child’s lunch does not
can be an activity that both have to be “Pinterest worthy”
you and your child can enjoy but it can be one packed full
of fun in the form of fruits,
together. Make their lunch fun, veggies, lean meats and low-fat
cheese or dairy.This way, you
colorful and filled with love. can be content knowing that
at lunchtime your child will be
Educating young children about eating a nutritious meal, while
leaving them blissfully happy
proper nutrition not only benefits and with a full tummy.
them in the classroom, but also ALLUAPLPNACHBOX
for their futures.This can begin by With lively animation
and characters, your child
packing a healthy lunch full of all will enjoy meal planning
with LaLaLunchbox app.
five food groups: fruits, vegetables, Its engaging and playful
interface teaches kids the
whole grains, protein and dairy. importance of eating healthy.
The app then converts their
Begin by using an existing meal plan into a shopping
list for the week. Fun for
BPA-free container or purchase a them and convenient for you!
Check out lalalunchbox.
portable lunchbox. My personal com or download it in the
AppStore today!
preference is the Rubbermaid
LunchBlox Entrée Kit, which is a
great option sold at most large
retailers. Use containers that have
different compartments, in order
to preserve freshness and distinct
flavors. Cupcake holders can also
be used as dividers, adding a fun feedYOUR SOUL
twist to an average lunch. Fixed
ice packs conveniently allow for
appropriate temperatures for
perishable foods.
With your child, build one of
their favorite sandwiches using
lean meat, such as turkey, or nut
make butter and all-natural jelly on
healthy eating whole grain bread. Remember to
explain the importance of eating
fruits and vegetables and how
they are essential in receiving
daily fiber,Vitamin C, potassium
and other key vitamins, nutrients
and minerals. Entertain your
child using foods such as celery,
adding nut butter and raisins to
represent ants on a log.You can
also arrange fruits to look like a
funfrom rainbow and remind your child
about the benefits of eating an
Lunchtime to Lifetime array of colors.Make miniature
By Amber Deemer sandwiches or scenes using carrot
shreds, kale, yellow tomatoes or
fresh corn. A fun, safe way to allow
Picture this as your child’s midday meal: a lunchbox your child to cut his or her fruits
filled with colorful tomatoes and peppers, strawberries is by using their favorite-shaped
and a pinwheel whole grain sandwich packed with cookie cutter. Cut vegetables and
spinach, lean turkey and low-fat cream cheese. fruits in different shapes at the
beginning of the week to allow for
quick assembly.
18 INSPIRE HEALTH January § February 2015
Preparing your child’s lunch Your child’s lunch does not
can be an activity that both have to be “Pinterest worthy”
you and your child can enjoy but it can be one packed full
of fun in the form of fruits,
together. Make their lunch fun, veggies, lean meats and low-fat
cheese or dairy.This way, you
colorful and filled with love. can be content knowing that
at lunchtime your child will be
Educating young children about eating a nutritious meal, while
leaving them blissfully happy
proper nutrition not only benefits and with a full tummy.
them in the classroom, but also ALLUAPLPNACHBOX
for their futures.This can begin by With lively animation
and characters, your child
packing a healthy lunch full of all will enjoy meal planning
with LaLaLunchbox app.
five food groups: fruits, vegetables, Its engaging and playful
interface teaches kids the
whole grains, protein and dairy. importance of eating healthy.
The app then converts their
Begin by using an existing meal plan into a shopping
list for the week. Fun for
BPA-free container or purchase a them and convenient for you!
Check out lalalunchbox.
portable lunchbox. My personal com or download it in the
AppStore today!
preference is the Rubbermaid
LunchBlox Entrée Kit, which is a
great option sold at most large
retailers. Use containers that have
different compartments, in order
to preserve freshness and distinct
flavors. Cupcake holders can also
be used as dividers, adding a fun feedYOUR SOUL
twist to an average lunch. Fixed
ice packs conveniently allow for
appropriate temperatures for
perishable foods.
With your child, build one of
their favorite sandwiches using
lean meat, such as turkey, or nut
make butter and all-natural jelly on
healthy eating whole grain bread. Remember to
explain the importance of eating
fruits and vegetables and how
they are essential in receiving
daily fiber,Vitamin C, potassium
and other key vitamins, nutrients
and minerals. Entertain your
child using foods such as celery,
adding nut butter and raisins to
represent ants on a log.You can
also arrange fruits to look like a
funfrom rainbow and remind your child
about the benefits of eating an
Lunchtime to Lifetime array of colors.Make miniature
By Amber Deemer sandwiches or scenes using carrot
shreds, kale, yellow tomatoes or
fresh corn. A fun, safe way to allow
Picture this as your child’s midday meal: a lunchbox your child to cut his or her fruits
filled with colorful tomatoes and peppers, strawberries is by using their favorite-shaped
and a pinwheel whole grain sandwich packed with cookie cutter. Cut vegetables and
spinach, lean turkey and low-fat cream cheese. fruits in different shapes at the
beginning of the week to allow for
quick assembly.
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