BOOST YOUR LUNCHBOX WITH TURKEY!
There are endless possibilities for your lunchbox by upgrading with turkey. Sliced turkey can be combined with fresh seasonal vegetables in a wrap. You can aim for new flavor combinations with fresh spinach, bell pepper strips or cucumbers for a different twist on America’s favorite sandwich. Turkey soup also sets the stage for a great addition to lunch or can be a meal all on its own. Diced turkey can add a flavor burst to chowders, chilies and vegetable-based soups. The variety of turkey products is also perfect for adding a boost to drab salads.
NEW MATH FOR A LEAN LUNCH
In an effort to help curb the growing problem of childhood obesity, the National Turkey Federation presents "New Math for the Lean Lunchbox - Easy as 1-2-3" to help parents pack healthy school lunches for their children. With one third of children overweight and 11 percent considered obese, it is important for parents to understand how to help children eat nutritious meals now so they learn healthy eating habits early.
When packing lunches for your children, just remember this simple, 1-2-3 formula:
1 serving of vegetables (one serving = 1/2 cup chopped raw or cooked or 1 cup leafy)
2 servings of whole grains (one serving = 1 slice bread or 1/2 cup cooked pasta or rice or 1/2 cup cooked cereal or 1 ounce ready-to-eat cereal)
3 ounces of lean protein like turkey
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