Keep it small. Even the older kids don’t require a 4-course meal packed into their lunch box. We...
Limit unhealthy choices. Bottom line, if you are hungry you will eat what is available. If sugary treats are part of the lunch, children will almost always opt for those first. Filling up on empty calories and passing on the veggies. If the lunch box contains only healthy options, they WILL eat them and develop a taste for nutrient dense healthy foods, keeping them satisfied longer, avoiding the afternoon crash.
