Children's Lunchbox Recommendations

By Hklbrries

Protein: Two tablespoons peanut butter, 2 ounces turkey or ham, one hard-boiled egg or one string-cheese stick. (Pick one serving).

Fruit: Small banana or other fresh fruit, individual applesauce or 100 percent fruit juice box. (Pick one serving).

Veggies: Baby carrots, pepper strips, cherry tomatoes or one small can of vegetable juice. Solid fruits and vegetables are a better choice because they have more fiber.

Bread: Breadsticks, whole-grain crackers, half a whole-wheat pita pocket, one cup fortified cereal. (Pick 2 servings).

Calcium: Have your child get a small carton of low-fat milk from the lunch line.

Dessert: One cookie or graham cracker, a small box of raisins, an apricot, dried fruit, an individual Jello or pudding, or one yogurt tube. (Pick one serving, keep portions small).

Ingredients

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Preparation

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