Baby girl started Kindergarten last month and something that’s new to our daily lives is the fact that I now pack a lunch for her each day. Prior to that, when she attended preschool, lunch was provided for her and was included in the cost of care. Since she started Kindergarten at a public school, we’ve decided to pack a lunch for her as much as possible in order to a) avoid the cost of buying a school lunch and b) control and know what she eats.
Her lunches consist of a main entree, a snack, and a drink. Up until now, the snack has primarily been apple sauce, carrots with ranch sauce, or goldfish crackers. After trying Dan-o-nino cups, I now have a new snack to add to her choices for school lunch. She already enjoys yogurt, so this will be an easy addition. The good thing is they come in flavors she loves like strawberry, strawberry banana, and raspberry, to name a few. Plus, I can freeze them to give her some variety!
Something I’ve always liked about feeding her yogurt is that I know she’s getting some protein and extra calcium. According to Dan-o-nino’s site, their cups have twice the calcium as other kids’ yogurts. Additionally, the product information I received states they have no artificial colors or high fructose corn syrup, which I know is important to many parents.
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My kids like sliced fruit or even canned fruit (like peaches or fruit cocktail)
Also, sliced cheese, yogart, raisens are always hits too.
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i always include a yogurt or fruit when packing school lunches. thank you!
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My daughter loves Dan-o-nino Cups! I like to pack cherry tomatoes and cut up cucumbers in her lunch. Thanks for the opportunity.
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My tip is too put fruit or yogurt in school lunches. austma7@aol.com
I always include fresh fruit.
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My tip is to pack at least one fruit and one veggie. My sons like apples and baby carrots the best.
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I freeze grapes and then put them into a cool section with a freezer pack. The grapes are a sweet treat that are healthy for you.
My kids are so simple. They want fresh fruit, cheese, yogurt and some wheat thins. They don’t like to buy (which is good) and they don’t want any lunch meat.
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Always, always include fruit. Either fresh fruit like a banana, orange, apple, grapes or canned fruit.
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I try to make sure to include foods from as many groups as possible when packing lunches.
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I include an apple or banana. something easy to eat.
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We teach our kids to “eat like a rainbow”. Chips are sweet potato, fruit, carrots, veggies with ranch, yogurt
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I pack fresh fruits for dessert!
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I like to give my son fruit salad and yogurt for his school lunches
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want fruit in the lunch or maybe some carrots
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I like to make it the child’s choice. For example, yellow cheese or white? Apple or banana? Almonds or pecans? Carrots or snow peas? Hummus or lime dressing (for dipping?) They are all healthy choices, but the child feels a bit more in control.
Our lunches are the healthiest when we pack them the night before! That way we can ensure nothing too sweet gets thrown in at the last minute!
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I try to put a fruit in every lunch.
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carrot sticks, turkey sandwich and an apple
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my grandson can only eat a sandwich and drink in the allotted time…so we do peanutbutter with sliced apples and 1% choco milk
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Make it fun, pretzel sticks with peanut butter to dip them in.
I pack things like string cheese. It is easy to pack, healthy and my son loves it.
Make healthy fun – cut sandwiches in cool shapes
I always let my son choose between two different healthy choices for his lunches.
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I liked to pack cut veggies with hummus dip for my kids.
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Always pack fruit and all sort of veggies for school lunch.
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i like to pack yogurt too – my tip is to freeze a tube of gogurt, then place in the lunchbag in the morning. by the time lunch rolls around, it’s still nice and cold but no longer frozen like if you were to freeze a cup
My daughter likes fruit but doesn’t like biting into apples, so I slice up her apples and she LOVES them. I also include cut up celery with peanut butter to dunk it in.
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My kids always enjoyed fresh fruit, a granola and a meat sandwich
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My kids liked apple slices that they could dip in a small cup of peanut butter or veggies to dip in a small cup of yogurt.
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I always pack fruit, they love it!
I use the small glad cups and send fresh fruit and veggies and dip and such – avoid the sugars and ‘stuff’ in the expensive pre-packed cups!
I take my daughter and let her pick veggies, and fruits she likes at the store. Since she participated in picking them out she is much more likely to eat them at school!
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We homeschool. So, I make lunch at home everyday. We pretty much have whatever everyone wants to eat. As long as our children are active and burning it off, I know they’re healthy just like when I was a child.
Fruit, either fresh or dried is good to include in a packed lunch, along with some homemade granola.
I always attach a special sweet note to the fruit in the kids lunch. That way i know they have to at least touch it. 🙂
I always try to pack some healthy options like pita chips/hummus or fruit cups.
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I pack more fruits and veggies, Skip processed meats
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Always include some fruit and/or vegetable
I buy organic fruit and yogurt for my boys lunch boxes – always a treat and super healthy
I always pack applesauce (all natural) or a banana. Easy and healthy! jenalber@hotmail.com
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Find *something* healthy they like & make sure to include it as often as possible: like an apple & peanut butter, or something.
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tips for packing a healthy school lunch is to pack apples
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For a healthier lunch we pack some Kashi cereal – sometimes their breakfast bars.
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A healthy school lunch should have at least 1 item from each food group. Try not to pack soda pop, it is just a waste of calories.
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A little variety. That way, if they don’t want to eat the apple, they have fruit snacks to fill in 😀
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Healthy school lunch tip: Make your own fruit leather! Just dry a thinn layer of applesauce on a nonstick cookie sheet in the oven at 150 degrees, or use a food dehydrator- MUCH better for your kids then those chemical filled fruit roll ups.
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Always include fresh fruit as it is healthy and gives them a sweet they crave
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My boys always like vegetable like celery with peanut butter, or things like cheese and crackers
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My tip for packing a healthy school is to be sure the little ones like the food or they will not eat it!
Dried fruits are a hit in this house and easy to keep on hand and pack.
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I always pack fruits and veggies instead of candy and chips
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I put raisins in the lunch.
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I pack carrots and ranch for a healthy snack 🙂
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Lil man started Kindergarten as well!! He eats lunch at the school cafeteria, but I pack his snacks. I always make sure he has at least 1 fruit or vegetable (apple sauce, fruit cups, carrots, etc.) and then he can pick the second snack, which is usually some kind of cracker or cookie. No potato chips here!!!
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Cherry tomatoes are a big hit; good for you and fun to eat (and throw!),
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Personally, I am partial to celery and baby carrots. Filling with no sugar…
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I always pack a fruit with a dip (like ranch)
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I always add a piece of fruit or vegetable to the lunch. I also always pack juice or milk for a drink as opposed to soda, thanks
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I put fresh fruit and to keep it cool and fresh, I add a bottle of frozen water in a ziploc bag to the lunch box, It keeps everything cold while at the same time defrosting so it’s cold and ready for lunch time.
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I make sure to find an organic “sweet” food to pack.
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Sliced fruit and some mixed nuts make a yummy snack. Also sandwiches on whole wheat bread.
It’s all about balance. I don’t mind packing cookies if there is also fruit, vegetables, and a whole grain sandwich.
I add a little yogurt in there to make the lunch healthy.
I take the kids to the farmers market and have them pick out what they like and then throw the fresh fruits and veggies into a school lunch, its perfect!
My granddaughter loves yogurt in her lunch. We also try to include a fruit or veggie, some protein (her favorite is a peanut butter sandwich), and juice.
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Pack a variety of small goods so they’ll eat at least one thing (e.g. pb&j sandwich, apple slices, granola bar)
I try to give my son a variety of veggies and cut up fruit and of course yogurt.
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Pack lunch boxes with lots of fruit, veggies, raisins and yogurts.
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Give your kids some healthy choices and let them decide what they’d like in their lunchbox. One of mine wanted crackers and cheese regularly, another loved peanut butter and jelly and one usually wanted leftovers from last night’s dinner. They all liked fruit, one liked cottage cheese. Let them help make their own lunches and they’re more apt to eat them. mcgillrmcgill(at)charter(dot)net
My best tip for packing a healthy school lunch is to always check labels on foods I plan to pack. There are so many hidden fats, sugars, and preservatives now, that it’s easy to miss the worst foods sometimes.
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I let my kids pick what they want in their lunches but it has to be healthy. I let them pick the fruit & veggies they want. I also let them pick what kind of sandwich they want.
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Always include some fruit!
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My tip is to get a bunch of healthy foods that my son likes and let him pick out 4 things and thats what goes in his lunch. He likes that he gets to choose what he gets and i like that its all healthy.
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i use fun colorful containers that help food from getting smashed or mixed around, that way i can give carrots and dip or ants on a log…
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We live by carrot sticks and sliced fruits and veggies. We also never use white bread. Thanks for the chance! 🙂
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I tend to add fruits and yogurt to the lunch box.
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Buy Solo Cups and lids in one or two ounce size from a commercial supply store, such as GFS. Then you can fill them with a healthy dip of your choice and pack them in school lunches with crackers or veggies. The child should bring them home for washing and reusing but it won’t be much of a loss if they forget.
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my kids know that they have to take a least one type of fruit in their lunch every day. Thanks for the giveaway.
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My kids have to pack their own lunches, but they do have to pack a healthy lunch. They have to have some fruits and veggies, some protein, and no candy, etc.
I always include either a fruit or vegetable or both if possible
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One of my son’s favorite lunches is yogurt, granola and whatever fruit we have on hand. I always try and make school lunches well balanced with a dairy (milk , cheese or yogurt) a fruit(blueberries are a big hit right now) and a sandwich on whole wheat.
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Variety is the spice of life, so finding new things to make is vital!
I always have the children help pack lunches. We talk about what is healthy and what is not and WHY. Now, when we shop they know what foods to buy, we now have no junk in our house. HAPPY AND HEALTHY
Always add a piece of fruit. Bananas are our favorite.
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Baby carrots are a great way to provide a crispy & heathly snack.
We always use whole wheat bread for sandwiches and include a fruit too
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I like to make them appealing…so I’ll include veggies, but also include their favorite dip.
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I make sure that my son has healthy foods-fruit,veggies, sandwiches or whatever is left over from dinner and something that he would like to have.
My girls love those fruit cups packed in or one of the drinkable yogurts. It gives them the little sweetness boost they crave and I feel good they are getting nutrition in their lunch when they aren’t eating at home.
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Make sure you have some fruit and cheese.
Lots of fruits! And a variety of little serving stuff!
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I cut up fruits and vegetables on the weekends into snack size so I can pack them in the lunches each morning.
I think it’s important to use a variety of colors and textures when packing lunch… you have to make healthy food as “fun” as possible for kids. 🙂
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I pack veggies in a little water in a small tupperware container and another small container of ranch dressing. My daughter also loves applesauce and I usually pack her a small pack of raisins and she puts them in her applesauce.
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I make a point to include granola bars and other natural foods.
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I always pack almonds – healthy and good for you! I also follow you on Twitter, my username is seekertruthnet. Thanks so much! 🙂
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I pack healthy options in small varied portions that way my son eats a little of each of his healthy choices
In order to make lunches healthier I always make sure that our kid has at least 1 piece of fruit and we only buy whole wheat bread.
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Always put in some fresh fruit or veggies.
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I always pack fruit and veggies in the lunches. If you add some kind of dip for them, the kids eat them up.
I make sure the kid’s have at least one fruit in their lunch every day. And I try to pack a healthy granola bar for a snack also.
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I try to make sure there are lots of different colored foods.
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I always make sure to pack at least one food from each of the main groups from the food pyramid.
peanut butter and jelly sandwich, carrots, applesauce, and dried fruit for snack
I like having cheese sticks on hand and the pre packaged carrot sticks or apple slices with dip sauces is a great help too
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pack apple slices and a small thing of peanut butter
I pack the night before so that I am not rushing and grabbing stuff in the morning!
I always pack lots of fruit in my child lunch.
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My tip is add a fun healthy dip like hummus to go with veggies like carrots and celery.
Keeping pita bread or tortillas on hand is an easy way to make fun and yummy sandwiches out of left overs.
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One really great thing is yogart or fruit but I never liked fruit when I was younger would not eat it! Great giveaway thank you!
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Fruit cups! They’re a staple in our house!
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I add Fruit and yogurt…limit those junk food/snack food items and I’m so happy the schools in California are now teaching healthy eating!
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Fruits and/or veggies are in every lunch that I pack!!
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try to always pack something with fiber,- nuts, a piece of fruit would be good
Liz likes raw veggies so I pack celery sticks with cream cheese in her lunches.
i pack carrots,fruit and a sandwich.everything healthy
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My best tip for packing a healthy lunch is to let your child help you select healthy items from the grocery store, or kitchen pantry. They are so much more receptive to eating healthy if they are a part of the planning.
First, make certain it is something your child will eat and not just trade away. But the old standbys such as fruit, veggie dippers, etc, usually work best.
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Always make sure there’s some kind of fruit in there. Instead of sugary fruit juices, pack vitamin fortified or flavored water.
to pack a healthy balanced lunch put fresh fruit and veggies in the lunch box and limit prepackaged foods
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I always include a fruit or vegetable in his lunch box
I try to balance the items in the lunch so that I have items representing all of the food groups!
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fruit, snack bars, juice drink, roll up with sandwich meat/cheese
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i like to send my kids to school with a 100% juice box, a good whole grain carb, fresh fruit and veggies, i will pack a yogurt or lean meat also. i try to make lunch boxes fun and full of variety because my kids get bored of the same o same o. thanks clallen at ntin dot net
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My tip for packing a healthy lunch is to include your kids and give them some options. If they choose the items in their lunch, they are more likely to enjoy it. For example, I ask my daughter is she wants carrot sticks or strawberries? fruit cup or celery sticks? yougurt or an apple?
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My son just started preschool [which includes lunchtime]…one of his favorites is cut up dried apricots and small pieces of walnuts…healthy and fun to eat!
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Well, I try to cut out as many grains as I can so I make bread I call Flatties which are coconut and almond flour, eggs, and olive oil and my son actually eats it. I use lunch meat with no nitrites or chemicals and cheese with no hormones. A fresh organic apple and water in his thermos and we are good to go.
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I always pack fruit as a snack!
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I like to use small containers so that I can control my portions
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We always have fresh fruit around like apples, grapes or bananas for school lunches
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I like to pack fruit cups and pudding cups alongs with healthier oven baked chips with their sandwich.
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I keep different types of sandwich meats and cheeses for quick to make sandwiches.
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I pack a lot of fresh friut and raw veggies with yogurt for a dip
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I try to take advantage of the fact that my kids love fresh vegetables and salads.
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I make my daughters lunch the night ahead so I dont feel rushed in the morning and end up throwing in jujnk!
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Buy healthy foods in little portions: baby carrots, little bananas, etc… Kids love little foods.
Always pack fruit and avoid sugary snacks!
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Packing cold foods in a small thermos adds variety to packed lunches.
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I think a healthy school lunch includes some veggies and fruit. They now sell little containers of ranch dip, great for dipping and lunch size. Expand the fruit category
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Thanks for the giveaway…our kids love apple slices dipped in peanut butter at lunchtime, so we include a small container of peanut butter & a bag of apple slices with their sandwich.
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Leave OUT: chips & processed foods.
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Putting fruit or yogurt in with their favorite main food is a healthy way to go.
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