There's still a little time left before kids have to head off to school, which means that you might still be packing a lunch. Without debating whether or not kids should be packing their own lunch - which depends entirely on whether they realize the value of having a meal that is more than Pringles and chocolate chip cookies - MSN has a list of foods that you might want to tuck into that brown paper bag on a school day. Most are convenience foods, but they are convenience foods that are healthy choices. Their suggestions include:
- Propel Calcium, for a healthy dose of calcium that doesn't need to be refrigerated
- Yves Veggie Deli Slices, which are soy-based (meatless) and low in fat and come in many varieties for sandwiches
- Sara Lee's Soft & Smooth Whole Grain White Bread
- 100 calorie packs of pretzels, crackers, chips and cookies
Don't forget to include a piece of fruit or some raw veggies and dip (hummus or black bean, which doesn't need to be refrigerated) so the kids get something fresh in their lunch, too. In fact, why not include some in your own lunch box?
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