Editor's Note: This is a sponsored post from a SparkPeople partner.
Getting kids to eat right away from home can be an uphill battle. First, you have to pack foods they will actually eat--and not trade with friends for a cupcake or pitch in the garbage when the recess bell rings. But that's not all. Healthy foods also tend to be more perishable, so you have to pack a lunch in a way that will keep your little ones from getting sick. And let's face it: Kids like to look cool.
That's why we're so excited to share with you these affordable and kid-friendly Fit & Fresh ™ lunch kits with you. Not only do these kid-size containers look super fun (bright colors and neat graphics), but they are also made to keep foods at the proper temperature. That means no more worrying whether your son's turkey sandwich will spoil before lunch! (Think an ice pack is optional? Think again: Almost 40% of the time, parents don't pack ice to keep lunches cool, putting kids at risk for food-borne illnesses, according to a recent study.)
Since school isn't quite in session here in Cincinnati, we tried these out for ourselves in the SparkPeople offices. (We're all kids at heart, anyway!) I packed a sandwich, carrots with hummus and a clementine into the containers in the morning when I arrived at work, then stored all the containers (including their custom-fit ice packs) at my desk until lunch. When noon rolled around, my lunch was still nice and cool. Whew!
Some of the parents in the office shared these kits with their kids, who are excited to use them when school starts. One of the moms pointed out that when kids have things that are "theirs"--such as these kits, they'll be less likely to forget them in a locker or on the bus.
Want to learn more about these nifty lunch kits?
Kid's 25-piece Healthy Lunch Set with Removable Ice Packs ($24.99)
Let’s make lunch cool again! Our Kid's Healthy Lunch Set is PERFECT for packing school lunches with healthy snacks. Everything you need in one great set and at a great value. (Savings of $8.93– 26% off the individual piece price)
BONUS: Free shipping on all orders over $25
"Cool Possibilities" This unique set contains all of the 17 pc Healthy Lunch Set PLUS our Hot Lunch Container - great for those Hot Soup days!
What people are saying about our products:
"I love this set. I was reading all the reviews of the various other Fit & Fresh products and couldn't decide which to try... so this set worked well for me because it has different pieces for a low price."
"I love it for fruit and salads. The freezer pack kept things very cold."
"I use without the ice pack, they have a bit more room to hold dry snacks."
Kids Chill Container Set 14pc ($12.99)
Let’s make lunch cool again! Our Kid's Chilled Container Set is PERFECT for packing school lunches with healthy snacks. Everything you need in one great set and at a great value. (Savings of $4.95 – 28% off the individual piece price)
"Cool Possibilities" (2) 1 cup smart portion containers, (2) 2 cup smart portion containers, (2) 1/2 cup containers and two ice packs for the 1 cup & 2 cup smart portion containers.
(SparkPeople sells the 17-piece Healthy Lunch Kit in the SparkPeople Store!)
What people are saying about our products:
"I put applesauce, cottage cheese, etc in them and they seal just fine!"
"I will end up buying more to use for myself for when I pack my own lunch for work."
"I have zero complaints and will be encouraging all my other preschool mommies to get this for their child."
All Fit & Fresh™ products
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BPA free and meet FDA regulations for food-grade plastic
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Easy to clean
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Freezer, and microwave safe
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Top-rack dishwasher safe (except for the ice packs). Do not microwave the ice packs.
Now, what's for lunch? Here are some great resources from the moms and experts at SparkPeople to get you started:
·School Lunches: The Newest Childhood Obesity Risk
·How to Pack Lunch in 5 Minutes, Plus Healthy Recipes
·Healthy School Lunch Recipes Your Kids Will Love to Eat
·Tips to Pack a Nutrient Rich Lunch to Save Pennies
·How to Pack a Waste-free Lunch
How do you get your kids to eat right away from home? What is your child's favorite healthy lunch?
