Safe Sack Lunch

[jewels]

My Ali is going to a YMCA camp next week and I have to pack lunch daily. Now, usually this is not a problem, but school is airconditioned and camp is not. I will pack ice packs or frozen water bottle in her lunchbox, but could you help me with some new "safe" ideas. PB&J will be one of them. Canned fruit..................what else??????

[AllieK]

Re: Safe Sack Lunch

trail mix, granola, nuts, quick breads. If she can open a tuna can, you can get those little cans with crackers,

[Rescuedpanther]

Re: Safe Sack Lunch

here are some ideas i found

MONDAY
Whole-grain, trans fat-free crackers
Low-fat white cheese slices or mozzarella sticks (such as Cabot or Organic Valley)
Baby carrots
Cereal bar (such as Health Valley Fruit Cobbler)
Bottle of spring water or vitamin water

TUESDAY
Peanut butter sandwich on whole-grain bread (use peanut butter with just peanuts and a little salt)
Apple, whole or sliced (preserved in lemon juice and wrapped in a paper towel to prevent discoloration)
Celery sticks
One box of raisins
Packaged graham cracker sticks
Jello pudding pack

WEDNESDAY
Half a piece of pita bread, opened
Canola mayonnaise (spread inside pita bread)
Slice of additive-free chicken or turkey
Lettuce leaves (dark green)
Paprika (sprinkle on poultry slices)
Apple (yellow or red delicious)
Vanilla enriched rice milk (lunch box size)

THURSDAY
Whole-grain tortilla
Spread (such as canola or Earth's Best) on one side of tortilla
Last night's leftovers (placed on half of tortilla and rolled up)
Dried fruit (fruit leather or combination of dried cranberries, raisins and bananas)
Bottle of spring water or vitamin water

FRIDAY
Whole-wheat wrap (spread with peanut or soy-“nut” butter and sliced bananas or sugar-free preserves)
Small bowl of berries and/or sliced melon (with colored toothpicks for fun)
Celery sticks and baby carrots (or pickles if child prefers)
Small container of skim milk
Lollypop, Tootsie pop or two sucking candies, such as Nips, butterscotch or Cream Savors

MONDAY
Low-fat, whole-grain crackers
Reduced fat cheese stick
Sliced red peppers and baby carrots
Low-fat packaged milk (such as Horizon Organic)
Grapes

TUESDAY
Pre-packaged South Beach meal wrap
Low-fat yogurt (such as Stonyfield or Brown Cow)
Nut snacks (almonds or sesame seeds) or trail mix
6 ounces of 100 percent juice (such as Apple & Eve)

WEDNESDAY
Chicken or turkey and lettuce pita sandwich
Red delicious or yellow apple
Cereal bar
Vanilla enriched rice milk
100 calorie package mini-Oreos

THURSDAY
Whole-wheat tortilla
2 slices low-fat bologna or soy-based meat
Reduced-fat cheese stick or shredded cheese
Fruit cup (packed in fruit juice with no added sugars)
Animal crackers

FRIDAY
Slice of leftover plain or veggie pizza
100 percent fruit sauce (apple, apricot or fruit mix)
Frozen low-fat yogurt (will thaw by lunchtime)
Unsweetened fruit water or vitamin water
Cookies (such as Newman-O's, Barbara's Snackimals, or Joseph's Sugar-Free)

Most important sit down with her and make up a list of what she might like to have
there are ton's of stuff on the net now, you can even make your own lunchables up kid's enjoy making there own.

[AllieK]

Re: Safe Sack Lunch

found this

Selecting the right foods is an important part of packing a safe lunch, says Wade. Foods high in acid or low in moisture are resistant to bacteria growth, and are thus more appropriate for inclusion in lunches. Such foods include:

raw, cooked or dried fruit

raw vegetables

dry cereals

yogurt

dried meats, such as jerky, salami and pepperoni

unopened canned foods

breads, cookies, crackers and cake

peanut butter and nuts

dry or hard cheeses

pickles, relishes, mustard and ketchup

butter and margarine

jams, jellies and honey