School Lunch Box Choices

by funfelt on August 14, 2006

Food Guide Pyramid

Do you have a picky eater like I do? Is it a struggle every day to figure out a nutritious lunch to pack for your children like it is in our house? This month Story Time Felts has our awesome FOOD PYRAMID felt set on sale, and to go along with that, I thought I’d offer up these great Lunch Box Choices for those of you who would like some ideas. I know in our house, the less I have to think in the morning, the better! So I put this list on the fridge and let the kids choose how they’d like to build their lunch! If they follow the guidelines, choosing from each category, I can rest assured that they have a nutritious lunch box! I hope this helps some of you as it has helped me!
Karen
Independent Consultant for Story Time Felts
Fun Felt for Kids: http://www.funfelt.com

LUNCH BOX CHOICES

Protein Foods (choose 1 or 2)

* shaved lean meat
* hard boiled or chopped egg
* cheese cubes
* string cheese
* yogurt
* cottage cheese
* chicken drumstick
* peanut butter
* hummus
* beans, mashed or whole
* soup

Grains (choose 1)

* bread
* pita
* bagel
* tortilla
* potato
* rice
* pasta
* couscous
* English muffin
* rolls

Veggies/Fruit (choose 1, 2 or 3)

* celery
* baby carrots
* cucumber spears or coins
* green beans
* melon, cubed or cut
* orange wedges
* kiwi slices
* berries
* pineapple cubes
* applesauce

Dessert/Snack (Optional)

* chips/pretzels
* 2-3 cookies
* frosted cereal
* fruit/dessert yogurt
* pudding cup
* granola/breakfast bar

Beverages (choose 1)

* 100% fruit juice
* milk
* water
* vitamin/flavored water
What are your kids’ favorite school lunch choices?? Share in the Comments area!

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An Occasional Chocolate 08.14.06 at 9:13 pm

Hey this is making me hungry! Looks fun!

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