Time for back to school! The August issue of Grayhawk Flight has some great ideas for every kids favorite subject…lunch! The Back to School:Lunch Ideas article reminds us “most kids are up and down with their eating habits, so it’s also best to send a good variety in their lunch every day.” An important rule to follow is to make sure your child’s lunch has a protein, vegetable, fruit and whole wheat or carbohydrate. This way if they skip one item you packed, they will still eat something healthy to keep them going through their day.
Planning and packing an entire week of lunches is also suggested. This can give parents more time during the week for homework help, carpooling and other household chores. There are many colorful lunch container options available now that that can save money over time and reduce waste because they are reusable.
Read more back to school lunch ideas in the August issue of the Grayhawk Flight.