Lunch
Here are some lunch ideas using the Healthy Kids Plates for perfect portions!
Mix and Match yourself with some of these dinner friendly meals by food group!
Fruits and vegetables
- Lettuce, tomatoes, sprouts and cucumbers in sandwiches
- Sliced apples
- Baby carrots
- Carrot Fries
- Sweet Potatoes
- Russet Potatoes
- Green Salads
- Crudités
- Melons (watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe)
- Strawberries
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Proteins
(We include dairy with our proteins)
- Hard boiled eggs
- Nuts
- Chicken
- Lunch meat (watch labels!!)
- Low fat cheese
- Yogurt
- Peanut butter (check labels or make your own)
- Beans
- Fish
- Falafel
- Tofu
- Veggie patties
- Turkey
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Whole Grains
- Brown Rice
- Wild Rice
- Couscous
- Quinoa
- Whole wheat rolls, bread, bagels, pitas, tortillas
- Cornbread
- Whole wheat noodles
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