Whether offering them at home or eating on the go, making healthy lunches can be easy. When planning lunches, choose foods that are:

• full of nutrients 
• limited in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium
• from at least 3 food groups; always include a veggie or fruit

Make sure the ingredients in green are on your WIC food list.

Did You Know?

• It is important to steam hard veggies until soft for children under 4.
• Lunches are a great way to use leftovers like: soups, casseroles, pasta dishes, rice and beans, or cooked meats and veggies.
• Dried fruit and nuts are a choking hazard and should not be given to children under 4. Finely minced is okay to give.

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Check out wichealth.org's Health eKitchen site to save, share, and download recipes:

• Tuna Lettuce Wrap
• Cucumber Ricotta Sandwich
• Egg Salad With A Twist
• Peanut Butter And Banana Pockets
• Lentil Mango Salad

Deeper Dive

Eating lunch away from home? Use these On-The-Go lunch ideas! And learn simple steps to keeping your food safe when you are out.