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While we know that what you eat for lunch affects your productivity for the rest of the day, this doesn't mean you have to rule out convenience for the sake of healthy choices. Plenty of chains ...

But providing a balanced lunch ... meal! Pack grapes, kiwi slices, celery, broccoli, edamame and a serving of pesto pasta. Switch up the colors each week—the same concept will work for yellow ...

With the emphasis on healthy eating, preparing lunches might seem like a daunting task, but packing healthy options for your kids doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming.