Welcome to Back To School Week 2024!
In many homes, back to school season means back to packing lunchboxes. It's a stress-inducing chore, sure, as many parents find it difficult to think up new, creative lunch ideas that are actually healthy (and will actually get eaten!).
On today's show registered dietician nutritionist Megan McNamee offers up her tried and true lunchbox formula; she also suggests simple lunch ideas that will make prepping lunches a breeze.
Stay tuned for Thursday's Back To School episode about acquiring school supplies, clothes, and gear like a sustainable minimalist.
Here's a preview:
[4:00] Is there anything "wrong" with school lunches?
[8:00] Pack when your kitchen is open! (And other practical ways to make lunchbox packing easier)
[13:00] Add balance and variety by following Megan's Lunch Formula
[20:00] Lunchbox ideas you've never heard of before
[26:00] Must lunchboxes have a dessert?
[33:00] How to best use after school snack time as a sneaky way to supplement your child's diet
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