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Written by Angelle Batten, HHC, MEd   
Always purchase the highest quality food you can afford. What we put into our bodies is what our bodies are made of and for children this is particularly important because their bodies are developing 24/7. Think balance. Remember every lunch and dinner should include powerful protein, friendly fat and colorful carbs.


  • nitrate-free deli meat (Applegate Farms) with some cut-up fruits and veggies
  • organic cottage cheese and blueberries
  • bean dip – layer refried black beans, salsa, organic cheese, and top with chicken and/or tomatoes, broccoli, avocado
  • mix any of the following in a bowl and stir in some mild or fruity salsa and chill:  little tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, black or aduki beans, chicken, turkey or organic beef
  • salads with dark greens and some protein and lots of colorful veggies cut up in small pieces
  • chili with beans and/or organic beef, bison or turkey
  • chicken and vegetable soup
  • quiche with broccoli and organic cheese – try it  without the crust 
  • salmon (wildcaught) or other protein with sweet potato fries (just slice into small pieces, toss with olive oil and some turmeric or cinnamon and bake on 475 until soft) and some green veggie
Want more ideas? See REAL Lunch - where Chef Jackie serves up 10 lunches your family will love for dinner too, like Cheeseburger Muffins, Coconut Chicken, and Meat and Mashers! And try out REAL Easy to see how Chef Jackie throws a meal together with just a handful of ingredients - what a skill. Honey Chicken, Ma Ma's Meatballs, Drunken Pork, Fish Tacos, Wild Mushroom Ragout - No problem!  
 
Angelle Batten, MEd. is a Holistic Health & Parenting Coach and co-founder of nourishMD. She teaches parents how to feed their children REAL food and parent in a more connected way every day - so despite a crazy busy life they can raise healthier, happier children who make the world a better place.