Calling all nutrition-conscious moms! These videos, recipes and tips will help you perk up those lunchtime brown-bag basics.
Pump up the PB&J
Go beyond the peanut-butter basics. Your kids will go nuts for these variations.
Variety, Please!
Almost every kid loves a good peanut butter or grilled cheese sandwich... but every day? Not only is it boring, but it doesn't encourage nutritional variety, which is key to a healthy diet.- Sandwich suggestions excerpted from Lunch Lessons
- This delicious soup recipe highlights the natural sweet creaminess of corn
- Wraps are a great to-go food—try this chicken caesar wrap recipe
Perk up Those Water Bottles
Forget the soda! Your kids will beg for H2O once they taste these flavorful ideas.
Lunch Lessons
Use these tips, excerpted from the new book Lunch Lessons: Changing the Way We Feed Our Children, to pack healthful lunches and add new flavors to your child's diet.Pack Some Pasta
Primo PrimaveraSend the kids to school with this colorful, easy-to-make pasta salad. Watch the video, and get the recipe.
Mac-Tastic
You'll love how easy this macaroni is to prepare. For kids who don't like "crusty" macaroni and cheese, skip the oven — just follow the recipe through step 6 and serve.
Are You Raising Healthy Eaters?
- Take our test to find out
- Make smart snack swaps
- Learn the secrets of good family nutrition
At-Home Help
Buy The Visual Guide: How To Make A Healthy Lunch For Kids DVD for more tasty lunch options.
