When it comes to lunch, we talked to the experts to get the best advice on how to fuel your school day. Check out their recommendations and ideas for lunch in the following slides:

"Heart healthy fats such as nuts, avocado and olives are a great addition to any meal or snack since good fats help to slow the digestion of meals and snacks which promotes sustained energy while also increasing nutrient absorption of fat soluble vitamins and antioxidant nutrients.

Keeping blood sugar stable by eating breakfast and eating every 3 hours will aid memory, learning and performance. Make sure each meal or snack contains some protein or heart healthy fat plus whole grains or starchy vegetables and lots of leafy greens or cut up veggies which add bulk to help you feel full."

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--Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD, CDE
Registered Dietitian
Certified Holistic Chef