Back to School

The end of July means Back to School is nearly upon us. That probably won't thrill too many young people, but there are more than a few parents out there who will be doing the happy dance. Back to School comes with some nutritional challenges. School lunches generally don't have a very good reputation for high quality nutrition and many schools still have soda machines and sugary drinks available to students. Even if you watch what your children eat at home, you have to trust that they are able to 'just say, NO' to the lure of junk foods at school. What is a parent to do? Parents do have options. We have our Kids Picks category on Sale this week. These are nutritious items with little or no sugar, few ingredients, all-natural and easy for busy parents to prepare. We have everything from all-natural Paleo Choice sugar free snack sticks to sliced pre-cooked beef brisket, all-beef franks, smoked or pouched salmon, all-natural beef bologna and summer sausage. 

Many parents make use of weekends to prepare a little extra for lunches through the week. Put aside a few grilled chicken tenders, franks, burgers, or slice an extra steak into thin slices for the lunch box. This offers excellent grass-fed protein and nutrition to your child's lunch. Kelley Herring suggests making use of Freezer Meals and has some great ideas for simplifying back to school in her article below. Ultimately, the best way to keep your children eating healthy away from home is to teach them why it's important and make it a priority at home.

All the Best,  Team USWM