With grocery prices at an all-time high, it makes sense to
plan ahead when preparing school lunches for your kids.
News 12's consumer reporter Janice Lieberman gives us The
Real Deal on how to make healthy, and cost efficient choices.
Kids are picky! And the last thing you want is for their
school lunch to be tossed in the trash. Buying pre-made food is expensive and
usually not so healthy.
Nutritionist and mom Jamie Feit says making lunch yourself
is cheaper and healthier.
"I don't generally recommend that people buy
prepackaged foods because they are loaded with preservatives and sugar and salt
and they're expensive," says Feit.
Feit recommends including your children in the lunch prep.
Instead of a boring sandwich - make a pinwheel.
Feit recommends using containers with compartments.
Add fruit and veggies.
"So, you know, if you have a little kid, maybe you get
a container that fits two pinwheels. And if you have a teenager, you get a
container that fits six, and then you can still use those containers over and
over again," she says.
Use a cookie cutter to make cute sandwiches with healthy
bread.
Kids love pizza - but try making one on a whole wheat
tortilla.
If you have a story idea, question or tip,
click here to reach out to Janice.