Healthy lunch ideas for the upcoming school year [Video]

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – As students prepare to head back to school, families can begin thinking about healthy lunch options for those who bring food with them to school.

Sara Parrish, a registered dietitian with Novant Health, spoke with WECT about some healthy ideas families can incorporate into their students’ lunches this year.

“… I tell parents all the time, just focus on balance,” Parrish said. “No bad foods, just trying to get some protein in there, some produce. I tell my clients all the time, adult and kids, the two P’s: produce and protein. And just not, you know, not being scared to let your kids get in the kitchen and help you out. If they’re school age, they can, you know, you can give them choices. They can choose between giving them that autonomy and kind of some choices can help them be willing to try new things, …