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It's time to get back to school, and that means it's also time to get back to packing school lunches every day for your kids.
Packing double the snacks day-in and day-out can get monotonous mighty-quick, so if you're looking for quick and easy ideas to make sure your little ones are getting big doses of all the good stuff their growing bodies need, check out the suggestions below as you're filling up their lunch kits.
...make sure your little ones are getting big doses of all the good stuff their growing bodies need...
And if you're looking for a really good lunch kit for your kids, we recommend the Bentgo Kids Chill Lunch Box. It's got plenty of room and has compartments to keep food items separated, plus the included ice pack keeps their meal nice and cold until lunchtime.
Fill their lunch kits with food that's filled with goodness
We all want our kids to eat healthy.
Luckily, it's pretty easy to fill up their bodies with the right fuel, if you know what to look for.
Here are some ideas for food items that are high in:
- Antioxidants: Blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
- Fiber: Oats, lentils, and chickpeas.
- Healthy Fats: Chia seeds, avocado, and eggs.
- Hydration: Cucumber, celery, and watermelon.
- Potassium: Avocado, sweet potato, and salmon.
- Protein: Chicken, tuna, and turkey.
- Vitamin C: Guava, bell pepper (orange has the highest levels of Vitamin C when compared to red and yellow), and kiwi.
Be mindful of allergy guidelines
Be sure to keep your school's allergy guidelines / do-not-bring items (e.g., nuts, fish, eggs, etc.) in mind while you're planning lunches and snacks for the week.
For this reason, we didn't include nuts in the above breakdown, but, for the record, walnuts and almonds are a great source of healthy fats if you're looking for a snack on-the-go or at home.
What are your go-to items when you're packing lunch or snacks for your twins? What's easiest to prep ahead of time that'll stay fresh for the days ahead? Let us know in the Comments section below or connect with us on Instagram to share your thoughts!
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