Knit Chic wrote:
> I have a wonderful daughter that is going into the 2nd grade. She is an
> exceptional eater .. she prefers healthy foods to unhealthy and looks at
> trying new foods as an adventure. She isn't the problem ... it's me and
> what to send in school lunches.
> Last year I relied too heavily on PB&H on whole grain bread. She does have
> a few dietary restrictions, no dairy (allergic, not lactose intolerance) and
> she also is on a high fiber diet. Also, the foods need to be easy to eat as
> she has CP and fine motor skill issues. I also like to stay away from as
> many prepackaged foods as possible.
> School starts in 2 weeks ... and I would like some school lunch ideas ...
> and thoughts?
> Thanks,

I suppose you don't want to hear that I survived on PB&H sandwiches on
a variety of breads through middle and high school. <g>

If she likes, you could alternate with canned tuna or salmon made into
a salad (you can use one of the little cold packs, or freeze a juicebox
or parmalat milk box to keep it chilled).

A fun lunch is gorp or trail mix, with nuts, dried fruits, cereal, and
a few chocolate chips to round it out as a dessert, if those would not
be too challenging for her fms.

Sandwiches on crackers are fun, too. Plenty of whole grain crackers
around nowadays, many of them low in fat if that is any concern.

maxine in ri