Healthy Lunch Box Ideas for National Pack Your Lunch Day

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A healthy lunch goes a long way towards keeping kids happy and focused throughout the day.  Not sure how you can pack a better school lunch?  Here are a few ideas to help parents keep school lunches healthy and fun for Pack Your Lunch Day!

Lunch Ideas for Kids:

• Add Color - Bright colors a great way to make a lunch look more exciting.  Carrots, cucumbers, blueberries, cherry tomatoes and strawberries are a natural way to add color to your lunch.
• Use Shapes - Cookie cutters are a great way to make healthy foods seem more intriguing to young kids.  Cut fruits and cheeses into circles, triagles or squares to make them more appealing.
• Sample the Food Groups - Pack a few different types of food every day.  Add a protein, carb, and vegetable or fruit.  
• Give Kids Choices - Let your kids choose what they want to eat for lunch.  This will help make sure they are more likely to enjoy and eat what you pack them for lunch.

Check out this article from Women's Day Magazine for more fun and healthy lunch ideas for kids.

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