HealthiNation Aug 19, 2009
Back to School! - Tips: For Parents Don't Stress Over Lunch! 

It's hard to believe that September is right around the corner and that means back to a busy work schedule and back to school for many parents. 
 
When schedules get hectic, we often turn to quick fixes like 100 calorie packs to satisfy both ourselves and our children. While these snack packs may cut down the portion size, they can also increase our sugar and sodium intake, kicking off a craving for other high calorie snacks (check out this site that shows the sometimes shocking number of sugar cubes in popular foods and drinks).  
 
Whether you're a parent or not, you can follow some foolproof grocery shopping rules to keep good food around the home that will help you make fast, smart meal choices before the bell rings.

 
Dietitian Sharon Richter




Smart Shopping


Dietitian Sharon Richter serves up the smart tips for your kids' lunches.
 
1) Try to hit a magic number of 3 grams of fiber or more per serving when choosing breads, grains, and cereals
2) 10 grams of sugar per serving is the cut-off point for snacks (excluding fruit).
3) Look for meats that are nitrate and hormone free.
4) Ditch the sugary drinks and replace them with water or lowfat milk.
5) Finally, if you're a parent, put your kids to work.  Studies show that when kids pack their lunches they're much more likely to eat them.
 
Visit Sharon's website for more tips on staying healthy!


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