Pack an inexpensive and healthy school lunch for your child.
A nutritious lunch is vital to a child's achievement at school. It not only helps him learn healthy eating habits, but will keep him alert during the school day. But you don't have to break the bank when packing lunches. If your family is on a budget or trying to reduce costs, it is possible to pack a cheap school lunch that your child will love.
Instructions
1. Make a wrap or a sandwich using whole wheat tortillas or bread. This is the biggest part of the lunch. Whole wheat wraps containing turkey, lettuce and a slice of cheese is a cheap and protein-rich lunch option. Another is a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole wheat bread.
2. Pack a school lunch containing leftovers if your child tires of wraps and sandwiches. Foods such as meatloaf and bean burritos are useful in school lunches. Put together burritos containing refried beans, lettuce and cheese on whole-wheat tortillas. Make a meatloaf sandwich by putting a slice of it between two pieces of whole wheat bread.
3. Include a small container of yogurt. Buy the individual yogurts in packs to save the most money. Yogurt is an affordable source of calcium for young kids. Add a plastic spoon.
4. Put vegetables in plastic baggies. Buying produce and cutting it up yourself is cheaper than buying pre-cut vegetables. Some options for vegetables to include are baby carrots, pea pods and edamame. Include one baggie of vegetables each day. Add flavor by including a small container of hummus for use as a healthy dip.
5. Include in-season fruit. In-season fruit is much cheaper than out-of season fruit. In a medium-sized container, create a fruit mix with oranges, bananas, melon and cantaloupe. If the child has a sweet tooth, add marshmallows and coconut flakes to the fruit mixture.
6. Include a reusable water bottle in the lunch. Water is free and the best thing to drink. Using commercial water bottles are expensive and unnecessary. If the child is not big on drinking water, add three drops of lemon juice to the water.
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