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Swing into Fall Sweetness!It’s that time of year already – the end of summer, when many across the country head back to school or work.To help you and your children adjust to the new schedules, here are a few tips on eating for greater levels of energy to make the first day back to school a little less stressful. Also, some quick lunch bag tips to ensure that foods stay fresh and tasty. Greater levels of energy begin with eating better Start each day off right and keep your energy levels up longer with these easy hints for healthier eating habits. Give your day a boost with Breakfast.
People who eat breakfast regularly enjoy greater energy, are able to focus better and find it easier to manage their weight thanks to the boost in metabolism that breakfast brings. So, foods like fruit and whole grain cereals are a great choice for beginning your day. Midday energy refuel For sustained energy levels you can depend on for hours, eat healthy foods like whole grain bread or pasta, salads, and perhaps a light source of protein such as yogurt or fat free sliced meat. Afternoon snacks
Being later in the day, it is important that health and nutrition take first place in recommending a quick snack. Try apple slices dipped in yogurt or baby carrots in low-fat ranch dressing. Make the first day back to school a little easier. After months of fun in the sun, here are a few easy tips to help your children feel better about going back to school. • Point out to them that they are not the only students feeling a little unsettled about going back to school. The teachers know children will be uneasy and will go out of their way to make them feel more comfortable. • Reinforce the positive – school can be fun and your child will catch up with old friends and meet new ones. • Make it an occasion by packing their favourite lunch, letting your child wear an outfit they like or simply tucking in a book or two for them to read on the way to school. Lunch bag tips
Brown paper bags bring back memories of school days and tasty food. But while they are convenient and cost-effective, they are not very durable and don’t regulate temperatures to keep hot food hot or cold food cold. If you plan to make lunches more ambitious than simple peanut butter sandwiches, you might want to invest in metal or plastic lunch boxes. They are much sturdier than brown paper bags, and are divided so you can also add a beverage for your child to take to school. However, these lunch boxes still do not offer much as far as temperature regulation goes. The best choice for school lunches are insulated lunch boxes – many of which come with freezer packs as standard. These are available in a range of innovative designs and are great for keeping cold foods cold – preventing the build-up of potentially dangerous bacteria. While insulated lunch boxes are great for cold food, you’ll need insulated food jars for hot foods. You’ll more than likely find both kinds together in your local supermarket. SPLENDA® RecipesYou can lower the sugar in your favourite dishes while still getting great taste that you love by using SPLENDA® Brand products. Simply use 1 cup of SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated in place of 1 cup of sugar or use 1/2 cup of SPLENDA® Brand Brown Sugar Blend in place of 1 cup of brown sugar.
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