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Keep it fresh: How to pack a week of school lunches all at once

You can save time and keep things healthy this school year with these tips from a dietitian.
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ST. LOUIS — With the kids heading back to school, lunchtime migrates from the kitchen to the cafeteria — but that might not mean you’re freed up in the kitchen.

As #TISL continues celebrating—and preparing you for—back to school 2018, Abby Llorico talked with Christy Gilcrease, a dietitian at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, about how to make meals that are not only healthy and delicious, but simple and lunch-box ready.

1. Prepare proper proportions, and have a chat with your picky eater.

2. Be picky about your grab-and-go items.

3. Make sure you plan for breakfast, too! But here’s what to avoid.

4. Why not pack a week of lunches all at once? How to keep things interesting—and fresh

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