But growing kids need to eat well-balanced lunches. The Juice Products Association (www.fruitjuicefacts.org), based in the U.S., has a few ideas for keeping things interesting.
. Put your 100 per cent juice boxes in the freezer. Real fruit juices contain vitamins and minerals like potassium, vitamin C and folate and offer a convenient way for children to have a serving of fruit. Freezing the juice box will also act as an icepack and keep the rest of the lunch fresh and cold.
. Pack lunch according to school lessons. During harvest or apple season, pack them an "apple-filled" lunch with a turkey sandwich with apple slices on it, a box of 100 per cent apple juice, and maybe even a small slice of apple pie or another fruit filled treat. There are plenty of school lessons and holidays that can be used to make lunch fun.
. Include a fun treat - add something different every day. A note from mom or maybe the dog, a sticker to trade with friends, even a clue to the fun activity you are doing after school. This will give your child a connection and remind them that you are always thinking of them.
