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Apples Forget about giving the teacher an apple. Slice it up and stash it in the kids’ lunch boxes! |
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Baked Chips Bag up baked chips instead of other greasy snacks that cause bad cholesterol. |
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Cheese Low-fat string cheeses are a super source of calcium and protein! |
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Dairy Don’t forget children need 2-3 servings of dairy daily! |
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Egg Salad Sandwiches made with egg salad are tasty and nutritious. |
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Fresh Fruit The new Food Pyramid Guidelines suggest at least 5-9 servings of fruits and veggies a day! |
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Go for Green Eating green veggies is smart! Pack little baggies of broccoli florets and sliced celery sticks in lunches, or add spinach to egg and pasta dishes! They are rich in fiber. |
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Helping Hand Kids need your support and guidance to make good food choices. You are their role model. |
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Ice Packs Invest in a small gel or plastic ice pack to keep things cool in lunch boxes. |
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Juice boxes A delicious way to give kids a dose of Vitamin C! |
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Kid-friendly Make food easy to eat! Be sure items are cut up bite-sized or already peeled. Your kids will be more prone to eat it if there is less work involved. |
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Low-fat If a child is watching their weight, pack lunches with low-fat meats, cheeses and snacks. |
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Milk During the bone-building years, be sure children are drinking milk rather than sugary sodas! |
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Nuts A healthy source of protein for kids! Put peanut butter on celery sticks. Kids love it. |
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Organic Fruits, vegetables and grains that are grown organically do not use insecticides and other harmful chemicals in the process. |
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Portion Control If your child has a weight problem, keep an eye on portion sizes. Reducing portions can help curb overeating. |
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Quesadillas Sick of eating sandwiches? Melt cheese on a tortilla for lunch or a snack. It’s nutritious and fun to eat! |
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Reduce Fats & Sugars You don’t have to eliminate the fun foods completely. With chips and candy, moderation is key. |
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Snack Well Eating breakfast, lunch and dinner may not be enough food fuel for kids. That’s why having nutritious snacks like yogurt, a piece of fruit or string cheese is smart! |
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Tomatoes Tomatoes contain lycopene, which acts like an antioxidant that fights cancer. If your kids don’t like fresh tomatoes, serve spaghetti sauce or ketchup more often. Both contain lycopene! |
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Ultra-Healthy Omegas Tuna is rich in Omega 3 fatty acids. Serve it up with mayo as a spread on sandwiches for your kids! |
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Vegetables Baby carrots, cucumber slices, and celery sticks dipped in ranch dressing are an easy way to help your kids enjoy and meet daily veggie requirements. |
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Water Always make sure you send you child off to school with a full bottle of water. Children can dehydrate easily! |
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Xtra Exposure If you frequently expose children to healthy food choices, they are more accepting and likely to eat those foods more often. |
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Yogurt For children, it is a balanced source of protein, fats, carbohydrates and minerals. And kids love the smooth creaminess of it. Yum! |
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Zinc Whole grains are full of zinc and fiber! Incorporate more wheat, barley, corn, millet, oats, brown rice and rye into your child’s diet. |
