The Hitchhiker's Guide to Lunch W hile hurtling through the center of the galaxy at seventeen times the speed of light, Arthur Dent suddenly kicked himself. His body started to gyrate wildly from the kick he had given himself. School lunches need not be monotonous if we do a bit of planning and utilize creativity.
Good nutrition provides a better foundation for learning both academically and socially.
Prepare the midday meal to sustain you or your child's energy, not as a quick burst that soon burns out. A successful lunch should taste good and be easy to prepare. It also helps if it is fun and doesn't appear too out of the ordinary to other kids. It should be low in fat and simple sugars, and high in fiber and whole grains. For the main course, pasta and sauce, a mini burrito or vegetable roll-up, a sandwich with bean or tofu spread, lettuce and grated carrot, or soup in a thermos are good choices.