Lauren Sambataro

Oct 30, 2024 | levels.com | Stephanie Greunke |Sharon Liao |Jill Waldbieser |Lauren Sambataro

Feeding your kids can feel like a battle at any age. One day, they suddenly go from loving cherry tomatoes and cucumbers to refusing to take a bite of either. So when it comes to their midday meal at school, it’s tempting to fill their lunchbox with the packaged foods they ask for—at least they’ll eat it, right? The problem is that many foods marketed to kids are highly processed. They often contain refined carbs (including added sugars), excess sodium, and few nutrients.