Do you think that brown-bag lunches are just for kids going to elementary or middle school?  Most people do, but that’s not the case.  Anyone can bring a brown-bag lunch to school, college or work.  In fact, I encourage my clients to brown bag it more often!   National Brown-Bag-It-Day is being celebrated on May…

It’s 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! Eating a well-balanced meal in the middle of the day can help stimulate brain activity, give your child the…

Thinking Outside of Your Lunchbox: The Reinvention of Brown Bagged Lunch Swap out your white bread for whole wheat. PB & fruit: Instead of the old peanut butter and jelly sandwich; swap out the jelly   for sliced fruit. Snack packs: pack veggies like carrots or celery in a zip lock. Dip your veggies in dips…