HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - Between getting all the school supplies, meeting the teacher, scheduling the haircut, proofreading the summer book report and ironing the first-day shirt... Packing your child’s back-to-school lunch can feel like the last thing on your priority list.
Local Dietician Elizabeth Dunne though says “the goal” of your child’s lunch isn’t for it to be insta-worthy -- it’s to fuel him for the day.
Boiled eggs can be a great option for protein. Salsa is a way to sneak in some veggies.
It’s all about variety, Dunne says, meaning less time on cutting the sandwiches into perfect little hearts and more time hitting a number of different food groups.
Pro-Tip: mix up some Greek yogurt with ranch seasoning for a healthier take on dip!
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For more dietary advice and food inspo, contact Elizabeth Dunne here.
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