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5 Days of Healthy School Lunches

Green your children's lunch every day of the week with foods they'll enjoy and you'll have fun making. Also see 10 Ways to Eat Quick, Healthy and Green Breakfasts

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By Karen Berner

Here's a week's worth of easy and green lunch ideas that will give your children healthy food choices. If you don't have time to make snacks for your kids, check out the natural food aisles in your grocery store and look for treats sweetened only with fruit juice or those that contain fewer (or no) trans-fats and preservatives.

Monday:
Baked tortilla chips
Salsa Fresca
Stovetop Chili
Blue Corn Muffins

Tuesday:
Pretzels or popcorn
Multigrain Rotini with Veggie Salad
Fruit and Oat Granola Bars

Wednesday:
Trail mix with dried fruits and nuts
Whole Wheat Pita Pizzas with Veggies
Plain or vanilla yogurt with fresh berries

Thursday:
Broccoli florets with Red Pepper Veggie Dip
Cold Sesame Noodle Salad
Whole Wheat Oatmeal Cookies

Friday:
Celery, carrots and cucumber slices with Black Bean Hummus
Spinach Strata
Jam Crumble Bars

Get more Tips for Greening Your Kid's Lunch Box>>
Get Healthy Recipes from the Real Food Diet>>


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