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Luvin' Lunchbox
The Natural and Organic Way
 It's back-to-school time and that means if you are like many Moms and Dads you are racking your brain thinking of creative, nutritious lunch ideas. If eating organic and natural foods is important to your family, packing a lunch will ensure you know what your children are eating. It's important to involve them in planning their lunches so they'll eat what you pack.
Here are a few ideas that allow you to incorporate your favorite natural and organic foods:
Nutritious And Delicious!
-- A container of yogurt like White Wave Silk Live topped with granola and fresh organic berries offers a vitamin-packed lunch.
-- How about some Kashi TLC Natural Crackers paired with some organic cheese for protein and fiber?
-- Packing a sandwich? Think outside the box. Try bagels, pitas, tortillas, English muffins and rice cakes to keep it interesting. Look for Thumann's All Natural deli meats, which are lower in sodium, fat and cholesterol and are certified as heart healthy by the American Heart Association.
-- Pop a bunch of organic grapes in the freezer and pack for a healthy, sweet snack.
Make It Easy!
-- Want them to eat more veggies? Pack their favorite Price Chopper or Annie's Home Grown Salad Dressings for dipping along with some raw cut up organic veggies. Kids love snacks and you don't have to deprive them. Price Chopper Natural Vegetable Chips or Sticks, Price Chopper Organic Tortilla Chips and Newman's Own Organic Pretzels taste great, and contain less fat and sodium than regular chips, making them a healthier option.
-- Luvin' Lunchbox leftovers - pack leftover foods like chicken and pizza for a creative alternative to the traditional sandwich and super easy for you!
Make It Fun!
-- Shake it up but not every day. Keep them guessing as to what you'll pack or do next to keep the luvin' in the lunchbox!
-- Use cookie cutters to make special "cut-out" sandwiches make "puzzlewiches". Cut a shape out of the center of the sandwich, then slice into pieces around that shape. Jumble up the pieces as you put them in the bag, and write "puzzlewich" on the bag! It's a great way to get them to eat whole grain breads.
-- Tuck a note in their lunch bag - share a joke, give words of encouragement about an upcoming test or praise them for a good grade.
Open our Luvin' Lunchbox for more great ideas!
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