School has started, and I’m packing lunches for my preschooler for the first time. I’m always looking for ways to make these lunches healthier so I was thrilled to find these tips from Whole Foods:
1.
Substitute
avocado or hummus for mayo – avocado serves as a healthy fat source plus
provides a creamy spread for sandwiches.
2.
Pep up your
plain old Peanut Butter and Jelly with almond butter and fresh fruit slices
– fresh fruit means natural sugars.
3.
Always use whole
grain breads or tortillas – wraps are a fun change of pace especially when
they are packed with veggies.
4.
Savor seasonal
flavors – pack a piece of fruit or cut vegetables for a crunchy snack.
5.
Swap processed chips
and snacks for healthier homemade options – trail mix with dried fruits and
nuts or whole grain chips and hummus make the grade.
Since we’re on the subject of lunch, I also wanted to
mention that this month the Do
Something Reel Film Festival is featuring Lunch Line, a documentary about the national school lunch program.
The film follows six school age children from one of the toughest neighborhoods
in Chicago as
they set out to make school lunches better. Their efforts are recognized and
they end up at the White House.
Lunch Line is available on iTunes and other platforms for
$3.99 — you can visit dosomethingreel.com
for more information about the film and the digital festival.
Here’s a 2 minute preview of the documentary:
Lunch Line // Trailer from uji films on Vimeo.
It's good for thought as we're packing our kids' lunches. For more healthy eating information and tips, please visit Whole Kids
Foundation and Better Bites.
Image Credit: Whole Foods / Lunch Line
Image Credit: Whole Foods / Lunch Line
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