Can you believe that it is already back-to-school time? While many parents are focused on buying new clothes and school supplies for their kids, they may forget about the importance of buying food to pack a nutritious lunch every day!   For your kids to excel they need to eat the right foods for energy…

It’s a month into the school year and if you’re like the rest of us, you are probably running out of ideas about what to pack your kids for lunch. This is about the time when most of us lose the motivation to construct cute bento boxes and settle for something quick and easy. However,…

Did you know that the average American spends over fifty dollars a week on lunch? A person may spend even more if they decide to eat out multiple days a week! To save some money, you should try packing a lunchbox, especially on May 25th for National Brown Bag It Day.   When it comes…

On May 25th, it’s all about throwing it back to an old school tradition, the classic “brown bag” lunch. It’s National Brown Bag It Day! On this “retro” day, it’s a reminder for everyone to skip the restaurant or cafeteria lunch for the day and pack your own lunch from home.   3 Benefits to…

Did you know that almost 30 million children receive nutritious lunches every school day because of the National School Lunch Program? It’s important for children to get the nutrients they need to stay focused and concentrated in school. The National School Lunch Program has standards that ensure the nutritional needs of students are met so…

Did you know that next week (October 14-18th) is National School Lunch Week (NSLW)?   President John F. Kennedy started NSLW in 1962 and this week’s purpose is to celebrate the benefits lunch provides to our nation’s young student body. Many schools participate by decorating their cafeterias and catering students with a special menu among…

Did you know today starts National School Lunch Week? It runs from today through October 19th! It all started in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy in order to celebrate the school lunch programs in America.  This week recognizes the importance of healthy school lunch in a child’s life.   Every year, the National School…

If you think a brown-bag lunch is just for school children, think again! Bringing your own lunch to work can be a great way to have the healthy meals you love, as well as save money! Luckily, May 25this National Brown-Bag-It-Day and it’s the perfect day to start brown bagging it!   3 Benefits of…

Did you know that last week, October 9th-13th, was National School Lunch Week? President John F. Kennedy created this week in 1962 in order to celebrate the school lunch program in America.   This year’s theme was “School Lunch: Recipes for Success”. The theme was centered around sharing tips on what makes your child’s school…

Whether it’s heading to the beach, out for a picnic, or at school/work, lunchtime is all about quick, easy, and delicious meals. What better food item to fit this description than a fun sandwich? The possibilities here are endless, but if you’re having some difficulty thinking of creative ideas, check out some of the recipes…

Soup makes the perfect meal during the cold, winter months because of the warm and comforting feeling it provides.  One of the greatest things about soup is it’s a quick and easy meal that is full of healthy ingredients such as vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and lean proteins.   Nowadays, it is easy to pick…

Now that school is back in session, have you given thought to what’s in your child’s lunch box?  I recently attended Meet the Teacher night at my daughter’s elementary school.  One of the first topics the teacher spoke about was lunch and snack options!  Not math, science, English or social studies but FOOD!  It struck…

Think fruits are just fit for a snack? Think again! Fruits can easily be incorporated into your everyday breakfast, lunch and dinner. Below are some ideas on how to integrate fruit into all your meals. But remember, fruits are just a component of a well-balanced meal. Therefore, throughout the day be sure to get in…

Instead of the usual dining hall meal choices or eating out this week, try these other suggestions for meals which are convenient to prepare, and are inexpensive as well! Breakfast: Smoothie: 8oz. low fat yogurt, 1 whole piece fruit or 8 oz. fruit juice; English muffin with jam. Egg white omelet with veggies and whole…