What’s to eat? The never-ending challenge to send a healthy school lunch

One of the challenges parents have every school year is making sure the right food and dietary choices go to school with their kids.

We talked with Claire Bilik, a Registered Dietitian who says two keys are balance and variety.

And the seasoned veteran says making sure the right food is packed isn’t always easy.

Bilik says a balanced lunch can come in many forms and choosing foods from Canada’s Food Guide is a good start.

The Food Guide has great tips and a whole section on healthy eating at school and making balanced choices at school. You can visit their page by tapping or clicking this text block. 

Also, the Ontario Dieticians and Public Health has a resource called A School Lunch Your Kids Will Munch.

Click or Tap here to take a look.

Bon appetit!

With files from Chris Soares