A new book has come out by London author Amanda Grant that looks great: “Healthy Lunchboxes for Kids” (Ryland Peters & Small, 2008, $19.95). On Amazon.com, you can get the hardcover book for $15.
Based on an interview Grant did with the The Star-Ledger, the book seems to have a lot of great tips. Some of my favorites mentioned in the article include:
- All of the food in this book can be enjoyed by the whole family. Grant “doesn’t believe in cooking separate meals for them and us”
- The book promotes that the key to successfully feeding children good food is to make sure that you offer them a variety. She contends that even if your child refuses vegetables, have a few on their plate for each meal and your persistence will pay off (eventually!)
- Think Color: Different colored fruits and vegetables provide us with different vitamins and minerals. Plus, I think that colorful foods are beautiful and inspirational, helping kids enjoy their food.
- To save time during hectic school mornings, make lunch box food at the same time as you are preparing the evening meal or your own lunch. For example, cook extra pasta for supper and keep it to add to lunchboxes the next day.
For other tips from the book read the Star-Ledger article, or buy the book to add to your lunchbox foods library.
