back to school A new gluten free favorite, Late July chips are well liked by kids and are a great alternative to traditional potato chips in the lunch box. Truthfully, we love them all, but the Sea Salt by the Seashore and Dude Ranch have become family must-haves.
Love them and most kids we know do, too. These little gems are a nutrient powerhouse with vitamins B, E, K, fiber and folate. They are great on a sandwich, raw with a little olive oil, salt and pepper or prepared as guacamole, if you can keep it cold. Yum!
As much as PB & J is a lunch staple, kids will benefit from the protein found in lunch meat. Appelgate Organics meats are organic, antibiotic and hormone free. They’re also über tasty and make an excellent sandwich. Try the smoked chicken.
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100 % real unprocessed American cheese has been long overdue. Really, what kid won’t like this cheese? And parents can rejoice because it’s certified organic and made with Organic Valley milk produced without antibiotics, synthetic hormones, toxic pesticides or GMOs. Awesome.
The standby for many a lunch box, the apple is an excellent source of fiber and vitamin C. Kids love apples for their sweetness, but they are a perfect lunch box add because they are filling and nutritious. Back to school is apple season, so check out the lesser known varieties that can only be found at this time of year.
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