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‘Healthier’ School Lunches Leaving Kids Stomachs Grumbling

According to Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the solution to the growing grumbling over re-vamped school lunch menus boils down to a good old fashioned snack. School lunch trays are a bit lighter this year after Congress-approved calorie limits on school lunches went into effect in August. The new regulations, which were championed by [...]

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Packing a Healthier, More Creative School Lunch

School comes with a lot of work – packing backpacks, making lunches, and checking homework can keep parents busier than they ever thought! Lunch, though, should be a no-brainer. Check out these tips for making your child’s school lunches healthy, quick, and delicious! Sandwich Substitute:  Whole grain bread, wraps or bagels packed with lean cuts [...]