Category: Healthy lunch
Does Banning Chocolate Milk in School Really Backfire?!?
| April 18, 2014 | Posted by Stacy under Cafeteria food, Chocolate milk, Healthy lunch, School lunch |
Eliminating chocolate milk in school cafeterias is a subject of great debate, and one that I have yet to tackle on this blog. But the results of a new study have prompted me to break my silence. Normally I’m a big fan of the Cornell University Food and Brand Lab’s work, but its latest research […] more
Is It OK to Tell Parents What to Pack in Their Kid’s Lunchbox?
| October 10, 2013 | Posted by Stacy under Healthy lunch, Healthy school snacks, Healthy snacks, School lunch |
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the strongly worded guidelines on snacks packed from home in my twins’ back-to-school packet. (See Kindergarten Teachers Cracking Down on Junky Classroom Snacks). “Please send something with your child that is healthy,” it read, followed by three definitive words.” Absolutely no CANDY.” I shared the news on my School […] more
Back-to-School Giveaway: Win a Copy of the Best Lunch Box Ever (Plus Kids Konserve Stainless Steel Lunch Containers)
| August 15, 2013 | Posted by Stacy under Eco friendly lunch gear, Healthy lunch, Lunch gear, School lunch |
Back to school? ALREADY?!? It’s hard to believe, but in many school districts, kids have already traded swimsuits and flip flops for spiral notebooks and pencil boxes. Fortunately, there are still three weeks left before school starts for my kids. But when the time comes, I will be armed with healthy and yummy school lunch […] more
Healthy Lunch Challenge: Pack a Nutritious Meal that Kids Will Actually Eat!
| May 16, 2013 | Posted by Stacy under Healthy lunch, Recipes |
As a mother of three, I know all too well the challenges of coming up with healthy school lunches that kids will actually eat—instead of ending up in the trash. So when Jennifer Tyler Lee, the mom behind Crunch a Color: The Healthy Eating Game, asked me to take part in her Healthy Lunch Challenge, […] more
Healthy Lunchbox Idea for Kids: Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Salad Sandwich (Kids Cook Monday)
| March 4, 2013 | Posted by Stacy under Healthy lunch, Recipes |
Image courtesy of Two Peas and Their Pod Coming up with fresh ideas for my kids’ lunchboxes is an ongoing struggle for me. I like to mix it up, knowing that variety is important for good nutrition and getting kids used to the concept of eating different foods. So I was excited to find […] more
Lunchbox Lessons: Secrets to Packing a (Healthy Enough!) School Lunch Your Child Will Actually Eat
| September 4, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Healthy lunch |
The early morning sky is inky black as I tiptoe down the dark hallway, trying my best to avoid creaky floorboards that might sound a wake-up call for my three little ones, still snuggled in their beds (or, as the case may be, in MY bed). The first day of school has finally arrived, and […] more
I created this blog to raise awareness and start a dialogue about the various issues involved in school food. By writing about it, I hope to provide parents and educators with ideas and inspiration for making healthy changes in their own schools. Since healthy eating habits start at home, I also address common feeding challenges faced by parents.
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