Under the previous dietary guidelines, school breakfasts and
lunches were high in sodium and saturated fats and were low in whole grains and fiber.
Not exact matches
But the processed
lunches have 25 % more calories, 30 % more fat and
are 25 %
higher in sodium.
So if you find someone else's
lunch idea nutritionally wanting — too
high in sodium (I know I
'm guilty there) or sugar or overly processed or whatever, just keep that little thought to yourself.
A
high fiber sandwich or wrap loaded with low
sodium cold cuts and vegetables with fresh fruit and some trail mix
is a satisfying
lunch that will keep their energy up to focus
in school and after school at practices.
For a quick low -
sodium lunch, try a turkey sandwich prepared with lean, freshly roasted turkey breast instead of deli - counter cold cuts which can
be extremely
high in sodium.