Chef Lynn imparted lots of lunch solutions on our Oct. 2nd radio show.  You may want to listen to the archived version (www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.com).  Have a pen and paper ready to take notes.

Here is Lynn’s Lunch Staples List – must have in kitchen at all times for quick and easy lunches.
 1. Raw Veggies (carrots, celery, bell peppers, cukes, etc.)
 2. Fresh Fruit – in season – as many different colors as possible
 3. Dips: hummus, salsa, spinach, etc.
 4. Nut butters, except when have allergies
 5. Dried fruit: banana chips, raisins, dried berries, fruit leather (low sugar), etc.
 6. Fruit sauces: apple, apricot, fruit combos, etc.
 7. Cheese sticks
 8. Tortillas – for quick and easy wraps using leftovers
 9. Nuts and seeds, except when have allergies
10. Olives – lots of kids like to put these on their fingers and eat them!
11. Turkey slices or leftover chunks
12. Dried beans (edamame)
13. 100% fruit juices or fruit/veggie juice combinations – go for lowest sugar version
14. ALWAYS:  Water – small bottles for lunch boxes

Any combination complex carbs and protein from the above work.  Leftovers from dinner make easy lunch solutions – hot or cold.  Sandwiches are great but not necessary.  Buy little containers for little portions of a variety of food.  Kids love this presentation. 

… for the health of your family,
ellen