The dietitians offer time-saving tips and techniques to help you adapt your favorite recipes. We teach our children more by example than by what we say. Packing lunches that are healthy and something they won't trade away is a challenge and a good teaching tool.
Sandwiches are usually a mainstay.
The obvious choices are ham, turkey and roast beef. There are even some very lean varieties of corned beef and pastrami available in the deli department in most groceries. Processed lunch meats like bologna and salami also come in low fat and fat-free versions. The healthiest choice is a freshly ground or natural peanut butter. That was the easy part.