Tips for Packing a Healthy School Lunch

September 6, 2012, 2:21 am

Packing a healthy school lunch can be difficult, especially when parents are crunched for time.  But even though prepackaged foods are convenient, they aren't healthy.  Kristen Hagen is a nutritionist and the lead science faculty member for the University of Phoenix in Oregon.  She says fruit cups for example, are usually packed with heavy syrup.  Instead, she says parents should cut up fruit Sunday night and put it in plastic containers kids can take to school throughout the week.  If you're packing sandwiches, Hagen suggests whole grain bread.  She also suggests you swap out honey for jelly on those PB&J's, because honey has less sugar.
If your child is a picky eater and resistant to eating fruits and veggies, Hagen suggests getting them involved in the process.  Take them grocery shopping and ask them what kind of vegetables they want to eat.  She also says leading by example is a great way to get kids to eat healthy.

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