Back-to-school season is here in full force. Get ahead of the game and be prepared with these simple and healthy school lunches.
Cram Session: The building blocks of a healthy lunch are:
- One handful of veggies
- One piece of fruit
- A bit of lean protein
- Healthy fats
- Whole grains
- Water (add in a squeeze of lemon, lime, or orange for flavor)
MONDAY
• Small orange, peeled and sectioned
• Wrap: 1/2 whole-wheat tortilla, thin strips
of leftover chicken, red bell pepper strips,
Neufchatel cheese or tahini spread
• Handful of walnuts and raisins
TUESDAY
• Three strawberries, halved
• Handful of baby carrots
• Plain yogurt, premixed with ground
flaxseed and honey
• Four whole-grain crackers
WEDNESDAY
• Apple slices with nut butter dip
(sweetened with a touch of honey)
• Five cherry tomatoes
• Hard-boiled egg
THURSDAY
• Flora Baobite Superfruit Snacks (US/CA)
• Baggie of sugar snap peas and black olives
• Insulated container of leftover chicken noodle soup
FRIDAY
• Handful of red grapes
• Four thick cucumber slices
• Handful of baked corn chips with black bean dip
• Handful of sunflower seeds
• Ten semi-sweet chocolate chips
