Lunchbox Packing Mistakes to Avoid

Check out the full Episode 34 show notes on our website! In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Sally Kuzemchak, the new official registered dietitians of Produce for Kids and voice behind RealMomNutrition.com, all about avoiding those lunchbox-packing mistakes. Sally shares tips on repurposing leftovers, how to keep items fresh, introducing new foods and packing a balanced lunch. Sally is a registered dietitian, author, and mom of two boys. She blogs at RealMomNutrition.com, a "no-judgement zone" for feeding families. She is the author of two books, The 101 Healthiest Foods For Kids, a guidebook to the best whole foods for kids, and Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide, a cookbook for busy families. An award-winning reporter and writer, Sally serves as a Contributing Editor for Parents magazine and a blogger for WebMD. Her writing has been published in magazines including Prevention, Health, Family Circle, Eating Well, Fitness, and Shape. Sally received her master's degree in dietetics from The Ohio State University and resides in Columbus, OH with her family. Listener Survey! Thank you so much for supporting the Healthy Family Project Podcast from Produce for Kids! We'd love if you could take 5 minutes to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content future episodes. By completing the survey, you'll also be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! Take the survey here. Power Your Lunchbox Looking for more healthy lunchbox inspiration? We have you covered with 70+ registered dietitian-approved, kid-tested ideas on PowerYourLunchbox.com! You can find everything from non-sandwich lunches and gluten-free options to ways to repurpose leftovers and more. Don't forget to show us your healthy lunchboxes on Instagram using #PowerYourLunchbox for a chance to win weekly prizes. Healthy Bites Featuring Pero Family Farms® Mini Sweet Peppers Since 1908, Pero Family Farms has been dedicated to sustainable farming for the freshest and best-tasting vegetables for over five generations. Proud supporters of Produce for Kids, Pero believes teaching kids about the importance of healthy food choices will encourage a healthy lifestyle that will last a lifetime. As the #1 brand of snipped green beans and mini sweet peppers in the USA, Pero strives to provide families with the freshest, most-nutritious produce, packaged in convenient options making it easy to eat healthy every day. For more delicious and healthy recipe ideas, visit PeroFamilyFarms.com! Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. Healthy Family Project Facebook Group Join our new Healthy Family Project Facebook group! This group will serve as a safe space for parents and caregivers to talk all about raising a healthy family - from dealing with a picky eater and tips to get more fruits and veggies onto plates to exercising as a family and mental health. We welcome all of you to join in! Relevant Links How Much Should You Pack In Your Child's Lunch Box? Sally's FREE Lunch Packing Course The Best Lunchboxes for Kids How to Keep Apples from Browning The Ultimate Guide to Packing Healthy Lunchboxes 5 Food Safety Tips for Packing Lunchboxes 20 Lunchbox Tips & Hacks from Parents 101 Healthiest Foods for Kids book (Amazon link) Dinnertime Survival Guide book (Amazon link) PackIt Freezable Lunchboxes (Amazon link) Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: Episode 33: Thinkinging Outside the Lunchbox Rut Episode 20: Packing School Lunches for Kids & Teens Episode 8: Anxiety Around Back to School Episode 7: Lunchbox Meal Prep Timestamps 3:26 Meet Sally 6:08 Repurposing Leftovers & Lunchbox Food Safety 10:18 Healthy Bites Featuring Pero Family Farms® Mini Sweet Peppers 11:34 Keeping Foods Fresh in the Lunchbox 18:10 Introducing New Foods in the Lunchbox 20:48 Lunchbox Portion Sizes 25:51 What does a "Healthy Family" Mean?