Researching healthy foods and giving teens a choice in what whole foods they want to eat is huge!  Everyone likes to have control over their choices so involving teens in menu planning and prepping is helpful. Having your teen join your in grocery list making and shopping will help to provide a sense of ownership in the process.  Researching the nutrition behind different healthy foods will also bring a different spin your teen may enjoy learning more about. Answering what a 15 year old can make for lunch will largely depend on their interest and involvement in the process! It was in my teenage years that I began to take an interest in learning simple recipes and making some of my own meals.  Learning how to cook gave me pride in my food and I began to make healthier choices. Time in the kitchen with your teen could be a great bonding experience and set up healthy habits for years to come. Both parents and kids can benefit from these lunch ideas for teens.