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Dr. Ann's Tips

To educate and guide you, Dr. Ann offers the following tips & suggestions:

The Essential Components of a Healthy, Balanced Lunch for Children/Teens: 

1. A Healthy Protein Package
• Poultry (skinless chicken/turkey), lean red meat, wild game, fish, shellfish, beans, eggs (omega 3 best), whole soy foods, low-fat dairy products, nuts and seeds
2. At least 1 serving of fruit/veggies – the more the better!
• The superstar veggies are those with the deepest color – dark leafy greens, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, onions, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, asparagus, red/orange/yellow bell peppers
• The superstar fruits – berries, cherries, plums, any whole citrus, cantaloupe, kiwi, mango, red grapes, and apples.  
3. A calcium-rich food/beverage
   • Low-fat milk (2% or less), cheese (reduced fat best), low-fat yogurt, calcium fortified soy milk, calcium fortified 100% fruit juices

Other Recommended features include:

4. Whole grain or multigrain products
   • Breads, cereals, wraps, tortillas, pastas, bagels
         
5. Something Fun!
• A small piece of dark chocolate, trail mix, 100% fruit sticks, baked chips, a small bag of gold fish, prudent portion of sweet of choice, etc.

Dr. Ann (Ann G. Kulze, M.D.) is a nationally recognized nutrition and wellness expert. She is the author of Dr. Ann's 10-Step Diet. For more free tips and resources from Dr. Ann, visit her website at www.drannwellness.com.