The Perfect Packed Lunch
Summer vacation is winding down, fall is approaching and the kids are going back to school.
It's time to examine the art of packing the perfect lunch.
While it is easy to rely on the school cafeteria for the kids and fast food meals for you, this method will quickly result in unwanted pounds. The only way to ensure that you and your kids are eating a nutritionally balanced, health promoting lunch is to pack it yourself.
According to Ann Cooper and Lisa M. Holmes in their book, Lunch Lessons, "When it comes to nutrition, children are not just miniature adults. Because they're growing, they have different dietary needs."
Stay tuned this week for a 7 step guide to packing healthy lunches that cover the spectrum of nutrients that your growing kids needs. Don't have kids? Keep reading. You'll need these steps when packing your own nutrient-dense, fitness lunches.
