the 'green' kid lunchbox

according to the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, kids consume about 50% of their daily calories at school!  studies also show that children who eat a healthy diet can concentrate and perform better at school!

a healthy lunch is balanced with fiber, carbohydrates, proteins and fats.  getting kids to eat their vegetables is often the most challenging part of packing a good lunch.  try these strategies for getting your child to eat their vegetables:

• grate fresh or steamed vegetables into a sandwich or wrap
• add vegetables to hot foods like pasta & sauce or mac-n-cheese
• make a bean burrito with roasted veggies, salsa and sour cream
• add thinly sliced vegetables to sandwiches

excerpt from The Co-Op Advantage
photo courtesy of kiwimagonline