Use foods that won’t go bad if they spend a little time in a lunchbox. They include:

fruits with sturdy peels, like oranges, apples, bananas, grapes, and plums
vegetables, like carrots and tomatoes
lettuce
whole-grain crackers
whole-grain granola bars that are low in sugar
hard-boiled egg
water (this is the best option for children to stay hydrated during the day)
sandwiches with whole-grain bread (use non-fat cheese, meat, like baked chicken and turkey, and vegetables)

Important:

❗ Perishable foods like dairy products, eggs, and sliced meats should be kept cool, and be eaten within about 4 hours of preparation. Don’t pack these foods right after cooking. Cool them in the fridge first.

❗ If you prepare the snacks beforehand, keep them in the fridge until the child leaves for school.

❗ Ask your children to keep the packed food in their school bags and far from sunlight and heat sources. Ideally, it should be a dark and cool place, like a locker. You can put a cooling element into the lunchbox.

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