While some kids prefer the same thing every day, others may be OK with a slight switch to their sandwich.
Use different breads like 100% whole-wheat tortilla wraps (choose wraps low in saturated fat and made with no hydrogenated oils) or 100% whole-wheat pita pockets.
In addition to lettuce and tomato, try shredded carrot or zucchini and sliced apple or pear with a turkey sandwich. Try avocado or hummus as a swap for cheese or mayo. Use leftover grilled chicken in your sandwich as a switch for lunch meat.
Sometimes it’s OK to let your kids play with their food, especially when they are getting extra nutrition. Try packing one of these fun dunks with dippers:
- Apple and pear slices to dip into low-fat plain yogurt or peanut butter.
- Carrot, celery and sweet pepper strips to dip into hummus, fresh salsa or homemade bean dip.
- Whole-grain crackers or slices of grilled tofu (a soybean product) to dunk into soup