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Last year, my son’s school cafeteria switched to some sort of healthier menu. Some of his favorite choices to buy, like chicken patty on a bun because a grilled chicken sandwich that he didn’t like at all. So instead of of buying his lunch 3 or 4 times per week, with only 2 or 3 monthly menu items that he still liked, he cut down to buying once or twice a week.
Even though that meant that I had to pack his lunch much more often, I didn’t really mind, because I know he eats better when he and I decide what healthy options to include.
Having the right kind of lunch kit makes it easier. I love the type of reusable containers that Fit & Fresh offers. Not only are they sturdy, but the cool pack in the lid helps cold foods stay cold. I can’t tell you how many times grapes — which my kids love to eat in their lunch — come back home because they were “warm and gross” or “smooshed.”
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Sahil says
I like Slide with Butter and Chicken lolypop in breakfast
Christine Derrel says
I really like Apple slices and Peanut butter.
Faye Mc says
Carrots with hummus. Fun to dip into and very portable 🙂
Melissa P. says
Apple or grapes with cheese.
Jessica T says
fresh fruit isbest!
Lachelle says
I love including fruit and veggies in a fun way for my kids lunch!
Idaho Jill says
greek yogurt with no sugar peanut butter – I bring it to work every day 🙂
Kristie says
Apples are my favorite.
Tonya says
What a help this would be for snacks and lunches on the road 🙂
Marcia Goss says
I like to take fruit salad and cheese.
Marti Parks says
A turkey sandwich on multi-grain bread is my favorite heatlhy lunch.
Nannypanpan says
Salad [email protected]
JoBeth says
I like yogurt
Susan P. says
I love to include grape tomatoes and sliced red bell pepper in the lunch box.
Christina N says
Fresh fruit and veggies.
Charlene S says
I like baby carrots.
beth cole says
Bananas are great. You can even draw notes and smiles on them with a marker.
Noreen says
Fresh berries and Brie together
Stacie says
salad from safeway!
happymomc says
fruits – always are the healthiest!
Tabathia B says
seedless green grapes
Jaimie says
Our favorite healthy snack is fruit.
Sadie B. says
We love fruit salad.
Lawanna says
Fresh fruit like strawberries or watermellon
Jessica To says
I like apple slices.
Jennifer C. says
Fruits are definitely my favorite!
Jeanna says
I love baby carrots!
katklaw777 says
Apple slices and peanut butter…yum!
Claudia M says
Apple slices and Peanut butter
mrsshukra says
Kale salad, cucumber with yogurt dip, coconut water!
ACMommy3 says
We love fresh homemade salsa with tortilla chips, fresh fruit like Clementines and Strawberries, and greek yogurt!
Dawn says
My kids love to eat a variety of fruits, so I always make sure they’ve got two in their lunchbox for the school day.
kerrie mayans says
I like carrot sticks and hummus
Beth - TheAngelForever says
My favorite healthy lunch item is Greek yogurt with fruit.
DEBIJOT says
love a veggie and fruit tray
Heather says
I like to take fresh fruit and yogurt!
Anne says
Veggies and a wrap.
gala says
fruits — fresh or dry