Lunch Boxes for Learning

(Picture c/o fortefitness.com)

Now that school is back in full swing, you might be looking for some healthy, convenient and creative lunch box items. This week we have some tips for packing lunches that meet your standards for healthy eating, as well as food that is delicious enough for your kids to devour.

Here are a few of our suggestions on what to pack, and how to pack it. We hope you're inspired by these ideas!

(1) Ziplock Bentos 
For an inexpensive and unassuming lunchbox, $13.95 is an excellent price to pay for four of these guys. Dishwasher safe, with compartments for a main item and two snacks, these boxes are an all-in-one lunch station. Considering how often kids lose their lunch boxes, these might be the way to go. (For a more expensive, but sturdier version, check out the Planet Box)

What to pack in a Bento Box: 
(look above at the picture!)
- sandwiches (e.g. Deli meat, sunbutter and jam, grilled cheese)
- bagels with cream cheese
- wraps
- sides; grapes, dried strawberries, blueberries, cucumber pieces, baby carrots, goldfish, granola chunks etc.

(2) Thermos Food Jars
In order to send your kids to school with something other than a sandwich, Thermos food jars open up new possibilities. Make sure you wash your Thermos thoroughly, and as soon as possible, to avoid it getting nasty.

What to pack in a Thermos: 
- soup
- mac and cheese
- spaghetti and meatballs
- fried rice
- risotto

(3) French Bull Freezable Lunch Box
Ziplock Bento Boxes will work excellently with a French Bull Freezable. Most lunch items will taste better when chilled, and lunch bags like this will instantly turn a boring lunch into something a little more appetizing.

They are especially good for: 
- yogurt
- fruit
- dips (e.g. Hummus, ranch)
- drinks

If you have any suggestions to add, comment below!