One of our top searches is for alternatives to childhood's favorite sandwich, the PB and J. Visit "Sandwiches in a Peanut Free World" for alternative sandwich ideas or simply substitute sunflower seed butter for peanut butter. It has a great taste and texture and is available at Trader Joe's.
If you are trying to make lunch healthier for you or your children, try our post "Cut Calories without Losing Taste," where we give you flavorful changes to your diet that can save you 1743 calories per week without making a single sacrifice.
If your family needs to start fresh on many fronts, try some of the goals in "New [School] Year's Resolution". From reminders on how much sleep children need to the only reason that you need to justify overhauling their lunch menu, it gives simple ideas for starting the school year off healthier.
Finally, make sure that their lunch boxes are ready for the new year:
-If using their lunch box from last year, clean it thoroughly and let it dry in the sun.
-Make sure that you have an ice pack that is sufficiently large to keep their food cool; the paper-thin cartoon character packs will melt before they get on the bus.
-Consider reusable containers and bags to save money and landfill space.
For general tips on healthy eating, consume the following:
"Pyramid, Plate, Pattern" breaks down the recommendations from "My Plate," which replaced the food pyramid.
"Fruits & Veggies: Recommended Daily Servings and Serving Sizes" breaks down daily servings of fruits and vegetables for young people.
Finally, "Children's Caloric Needs" helps with daily calorie needs based upon age, gender, and activity level.
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