Back to School Special: Pack Better Bag Lunches

by Co-op Dietitian Mary Saucier Choate, M.S., R.D., L.D.

Brown Bag Lunches can get boring if they are the same old thing over and over again. Kids may trade to get a lunch that they find more fun to eat. For adults, boredom can lead to a trip to the vending machine or convenience store- a difficult place to find healthful choices. The solution is to mix it up with nutritious and fun choices from the My Pyramid food groups (www.mypyramid.gov).

Think Outside the Bag

To start thinking “outside the bag,” use the ideas below to put together a fun lunch that brown baggers of all ages will enjoy. Be sure to add your favorites to the list!   Read more »

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