The back-to-school season brings so many emotions, from excitement to anxiousness, and as a parent, you want to set your child up for success as they start a new school year. One way to do this is by providing a healthy lunch for your child as you send them off to school for the day. There are numerous benefits to having a healthy and nutritious mid-day meal and as your one-stop place for premium health foods, supplements, and organic produce, we’re here to help you!
Providing your child with a healthy and well-balanced meal is vital to their health and overall well-being and the benefits of a healthy school lunch goes beyond the school environment! One benefit of including healthy foods in their school lunch is that it boosts their immune system! Children are more susceptible to viral infections since their immune systems aren’t as developed as adults, and the vitamins in healthy foods help contribute to a stronger immune system to help keep them healthy as they head back to school!
Key nutrients also improve concentration, which is super important during the school day! Foods high in vitamins B, C, D3, and Magnesium help the most in boosting concentration and productivity. It’s no secret that kids can get a little “hangry” at times, so sending a well-balanced meal will help improve their overall mood as well. A healthy lunch can begin instilling long-term habits of healthy eating, which is what every parent wants for their child!
Our stores are fully stocked with healthy options for your child’s lunch, including fresh organic produce and healthy snacks every kid will love! Here are a few customer favorites (that are also part of our August specials!).
Nick’s Sticks Meat Snack Sticks are 100% grass-fed beef sticks that accommodate several of the most common diets and are sugar, soy, antibiotics, and hormone-free!
Stretch Island Fruit Leather are a customer favorite! These gluten, milk, and soy-free all-natural fruit strips come in a variety of fun fruity flavors that we know kids love!
Annie’s fruit snacks or crackers are also a great organic option as well for when you know they’ll crave something sweet and salty during lunchtime.
If there’s still room in their lunchbox, throw in another crowd favorite like a Santa Cruz Organic Apple Sauce cup for another sweet treat!
Be sure to find all of these items that are ready for the first day of school (and even more healthy options) as part of our August Specials at both of our locations in Branson or Harrison!
