Packing Your Child's Lunch: Healthy Additions and Nutritional Benefits

Dr. Blair Rolnick is joined by Bella and Heather to discuss the importance of nutrition and how to make a healthy lunchbox for back to school.  Dr. Blair explains the concept of a plant forward diet, which focuses on maximizing the amount of fruits and vegetables on your plate. She addresses common concerns parents have about protein, iron, and calcium in a plant-based diet, highlighting that plants, especially beans and legumes, are great sources of protein. She also discusses the importance of vitamins like B12 and offers advice on how to incorporate them into a plant-based diet.  The episode features a demonstration of packing a lunchbox with a PB and jelly sandwich made with homemade blueberry jam, seed bread with flax seeds for added omega three fatty acids, and a delicious chickpea-based hummus with tahini and olive oil.  Dr. Blair encourages parents to involve their children in the kitchen as it promotes responsibility and helps them develop healthy eating habits. This informative and engaging episode provides practical tips and insights for creating nutritious and appealing school lunches.   This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/C6guZeUi3uc    This information is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always seek medical advice from a qualified physician.  <br /> For Dr. Rolnick's practice and more content, visit:<br /> https://beekindpediatrics.com/