Guest guest Posted September 4, 2002 Report Share Posted September 4, 2002 Hi- I am writing on behalf of a friend of mine, not a vegetarian yet, but she did eliminate red meat from her and her family's diet. Anyway, her son just started kindergarten, and she would like to pack his lunch for him everyday. She showed me the school lunches and I was in shock. Not only are they disgusting, but there is not much nutritional value in them. I know this question has been posted before, but does anyone have any good lunch suggestions for her son? They have to be cold lunches, as there is no way to heat them up. She will try anything and is open to all suggestions. She just doesn't want to keep giving him sandwhiches. I know alot of you will have great suggestions as this is a great list! Thanks in advance. Karen Finance - Get real-time stock quotes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2002 Report Share Posted September 5, 2002 Hi Karen - Here are some suggestions. I'm sure that others will be more creative. 1. Peanut Butter. It can be in sandwich form or as a dip or spread on other things. We like peanut butter on apple slices. Peanut butter spread on whole wheat crackers. 2. Hummus. I don't know if her son likes it, but mine (3 and 1) inhale the stuff. My daughter eats it straight out of the bowl with a spoon, and my son likes it made into little sandwiches on whole wheat bread. Whole wheat pita is good for scooping, as well as fresh veggies. 3. Tacos/nachos, etc. This can get sloppy, but she could pack taco shells, chopped tomatoes, guacamole, shredded cheese and other toppings he might like. 4. Tofu. My daughter eats it cold right out of the package. It gives me the creeps, but she loves it. I'm not sure your friend's son will do that, but maybe others will have ideas on how to make it more appealing for him. 5. Pasta. My kids like pasta cold as well as hot. 6. Fresh fruit and veggies. 7. I've never done this, but some kids like ants on a log. Put peanut butter or cream cheese in celery and place raisins on top. 8. Egg salad sandwiches or presented in some other way. Some people make it using tofu instead of eggs. BTW, if anyone has a good recipe for that I'd like to try it. 9. Beans. If he likes beans, like kidney, black bean, etc., those can be sent in cold, either plain or in some sort of salad. I make a black bean salad that my daughter loves. I hope that helps. Karen - Karen Butler Wednesday, September 04, 2002 1:32 PM Children's Lunch suggestions Hi- I am writing on behalf of a friend of mine, not a vegetarian yet, but she did eliminate red meat from her and her family's diet. Anyway, her son just started kindergarten, and she would like to pack his lunch for him everyday. She showed me the school lunches and I was in shock. Not only are they disgusting, but there is not much nutritional value in them. I know this question has been posted before, but does anyone have any good lunch suggestions for her son? They have to be cold lunches, as there is no way to heat them up. She will try anything and is open to all suggestions. She just doesn't want to keep giving him sandwhiches. I know alot of you will have great suggestions as this is a great list! Thanks in advance. Karen Finance - Get real-time stock quotes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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