Reasons to Pack School Lunches
- Posted by Robert on May 20th, 2008 filed in tips
As we mentioned a few days ago, schools were having problems in financing healthy food options in the cafeteria. The best way that your children can help them and themselves is by packing lunch. How does this serve the school? It allows them to buy less food if they notice that fewer people were buying from the them.
If you can’t afford it, at least pack your kids’ lunch twice a week. Here are 5 reasons why you should (from Kid’s Health):
Control: A healthy packed lunch lets you avoid the lunch line (and any temptations). Variety: A packed lunch a couple of times a week means you can enjoy some favorites that you might not find at every school. Energy: If you have a big game or activity after school, plan a lunch and snacks that combine lean proteins with carbohydrates to give you lasting energy and keep you going through the late afternoon. Cold Hard Cash: Pack healthy snacks so you don’t feel tempted to step off campus for a fast-food lunch. That warm and fuzzy feeling: Pack yourself a retro lunch featuring healthy versions of your old faves