Showing posts with label bento boxes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bento boxes. Show all posts
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The A, B and C’s of Lunch
By: Paula Sirois
It’s happened to
everyone – even you. You've finished with lunch and suddenly you’re sleepy –
ready for a nap. Eyes start closing, mind stops listening and nap time starts
calling. That’s fine and dandy if you’re home and inches away from your bed
(with a magically empty ‘to do’ list – as if!). But what if you’re ten
years old and in school and in the middle of math class no less? What’s a kid
to do? Well, first off you (the parent),
need to know what’s causing this dire need for sleep and then you need to know
how to fix it.
According
to Dr. Oz’s site (http://www.doctoroz.com/), the University of Nevada School of medicine explains “There may be many reasons you may feel tired after eating
lunch. One common reason is that after a meal your blood sugar quickly rises as
food is digested.” Basically you eat and your body’s reaction is to jump onto
this blood sugar roller coaster. Heading
up the coaster it tells your muscles and fat cells to soak up that extra sugar. You've seen kids (and adults) on a sugar high – lots of energy, quick talking
and quick moving. But what goes up must
come down. So when the coaster is
heading down, the sugar is gone, the ride is over and you’re energy is over
too. We all know this phase as the sugar
crash. “Meals with a large amount of
simple carbohydrates (sugars and starches) tend to cause this blood sugar rise
and fall to a greater extent than meals heavier in proteins or complex
carbohydrates.”
Livestrong.com notes “Making time for a healthy lunch can pay off
both mentally and physically. Eating in the middle of the day, several hours
after breakfast, re-energizes your body…” The site suggests that for kids,
lunch is even more important, “Since most kids don't get breakfast or dinner at
school and may not have any snacks until they get home, lunch is the only meal
they have to power them through the day. According to ChoiceUSA.net, school
lunch makes up one third to one half of a child's nutritional intake for an
entire day and is essential for helping children succeed in school as well as
grow and develop successfully and healthfully.”
Now that you know why it happens and why lunch is important,
here’s how to fix it. Packing some ‘stay-awake-and-learn’ lunches is as easy as
your A, B’s and C’s:
A
is for ‘a little of this, a little of that.’ Kids are notorious finger food
eaters. Instead of sending a big thermos of something, consider tiny portions
that make it easier to pick up and eat. A little (immunity boosting) yogurt,
some (slow-burning source of energy) granola, rolled-up
lean turkey (for the protein) and some carrot sticks (for the vision helper
Vitamin A) make for a simple, fun and healthy lunch. 
B is for Berries: Joy Bauer, a registered dietician suggests memory
and brain healthy food choices like blueberries. Blueberries (or really any
berries will do) have been shown to reverse memory decline. Not just help with
your memory, but also actually reverse any damage. Impressive stuff for a tiny
berry, no? Dark, leafy greens like spinach; Swiss chad and kale have a ton of
folic acid in them that help with your brain health and memory. Fatty fish like
salmon or the plant based alternative, ground flax seed; both offer tons of Omega
3, which boosts your brain. Doubtful your kid will love some salmon at noon,
but flax seed is easy to hide. Just sprinkle some on just about anything from a
sandwich to a soup to a salad.
C is for colorful: Kids love color, so why not make their lunch
a colorful surprise? Red peppers (more Vitamin C than an orange), green apple
slices (packed with rich phyto-nutrients,
yellow chicken soup (protein and renowned healing powers) and some brown rice (all
that great fiber) make for a fun, festive and healthy lunch.
Lunch is an important meal in your day – giving you the energy
you need to stay awake and keep going. If you’re looking for some helpful
printouts on meal plans and grocery shopping lists, check out First lady Michelle Obama’s
Let’s Move website at http://www.letsmove.gov/eat-healthy which offers a host
of tools and ideas to help.
Bon
Appetite!
Paula Sirois is a holistic health coach and writer who tries to find the wit and humor in all that stuff that make up our daily lives; the ups and downs, the good and the bad - and all that messy, gooey mess in the middle. She can be found at RockZebra@hotmail.com or www.rockzebracompany.com where the simple (rock) and unexpected (zebra) things are all you need.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Pay it Forward Campaign
Our Pay it Forward campaign is under way!
Visit us at: www.laptoplunches.com for more details on how you can use your Original Bento Set to get a discount towards products from our 2.0 line before March 31, 2012.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Plastic: The Ideal Bento Box Material
Plastic is light-weight, non-breakable, versatile, colorful,
durable, long-lasting, airtight, and fun.
That’s why the yogurt, milk, bread, cheese, meat, juice, tofu, and even the
veggies we buy are wrapped or bagged in plastic.
While disposable plastics are taking their toll on the
environment, durable, long-lasting plastics, made of polypropylene and polyethylene,
fill an important need in our lives.
It’s true that some plastics, like PVC and polystyrene, have been shown to leach toxins, but not all plastics are evil.
In choosing a material for our Laptop Lunches Bento Boxes
and Bento Buddies containers, we weighed the pros and cons of all available
options. We could have used stainless steel or glass, but once the pros and
cons had been tallied, one thing became crystal clear: plastic was the winner. And
here’s why:
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- Our containers last a very long time. Unlike stainless steel, they do not rust, dent, or break when dropped.
- Unlike glass and stainless steel, they are light-weight and easily portable.
- They hold up to the dishwasher, freezer and microwave.
- Plastic forms a tight seal, preventing seepage and leaks.
- Our bento containers are made in the USA, where we can closely monitor production. Manufacturing offshore in places like China and India makes it difficult to monitor factory compliance with material use, workplace safety, worker’s rights, and environmental protection laws. And our plastic doesn’t have to make the long journey across the ocean.
- Our plastic resin is made in the US. It’s not mined from the earth in countries such as India and China, where environmental protection laws are generally weaker than those in the US.
- Plastic is easily recycled.
- And it’s completely safe.
We are committed to providing a durable, long-lasting,
convenient, affordable, and safe alternative to disposable plastics. We care deeply about our health and the
health of our planet, which is why we chose plastic as the ideal bento box
material.Friday, December 16, 2011
Made in America Christmas
According to, World News with Diane Sawyer, "If each of us (Average Americans) spent just $64 on American made goods during our holiday shopping, the result would be 200,000 new jobs." Now, that's something to feel pretty good about.
Click here to learn more about the effects of buying American made products and how you can get involved in spreading this important message throughout the holiday season.
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| http://abcnews.go.com/WN/MadeInAmerica/. |
Friday, June 17, 2011
One More Box of Mismatched Sets Available Now!
We've got great news! We were able to put together one last box of mismatched 2.0 Bento Sets. The case of 24 runs $348... That's $14.50 per set! 
If you know of any groups that might be interested, be sure to let them know! Click here for more details.
Monday, June 13, 2011
We're offering free DVD's!
Laptop Lunches is pleased to announce that we are currently offering a free copy of the Healthy Lunch for Kids DVD with all product orders of at least $100!
This DVD is filled with information and ideas for packing healthy lunches for your kids year round! Supplies are limited, so don't miss out!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Laptop Lunches Spring Promo – Fabkins
Here’s another featured company participating in our second annual Spring Promotion, Fabkins! They generously donated their organic cotton cloth napkins along with a coupon code. Their napkins have such cute designs on them, we hope our customers are enjoying them! To see the promotion, check it out at http://www.laptoplunches.com/gift-bag-promotion.php
| Fabkins 100% organic cloth napkins for kids are an eco-friendly and kid-friendly alternative to paper napkins, paper towels, wipes and tissues. Available in an array of bright colors and playful embroidered designs, Fabkins are a fun and easy way to go green – and save money – every day. Fabkins – for mealtime, lunchboxes and on-the-go. Receive 20% off order placed through April 15, 2011 with coupon code Fabkins20 at www.fabkins.com. |
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Laptop Lunches Spring Promo - Mary's Gone Crackers
We're nearing the second week of our Spring Promotion, so today, we wanted to feature another company that contributed to our Gift Bag, Mary's Gone Crackers. Their delicious, gluten-free and vegan products are great!
Founded in 2004, by Mary Waldner and Dale Rodrigues, Mary’s Gone Crackers manufactures delicious gourmet, organic, gluten-free, vegan food, including crackers, pretzels (Sticks & Twigs) and as well as a new line of cookies.
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Monday, April 4, 2011
Laptop Lunches Spring Promotion
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| Our 2011 Spring Promotion is still going on!! Thanks again to all the companies that contributed in our Spring Promotion! To view the promo details in full, check it out here: http://www.laptoplunches.com/gift-bag-promotion.php |
Friday, April 1, 2011
Laptop Lunches Spring Promo – Surf City Growers
Here’s another featured company participating in our second annual Spring Promotion, Surf City Growers! They donated seed packs along with a coupon code. We hope our customers are enjoying planting the seeds for their spring garden! To see the promotion, check it out at http://www.laptoplunches.com/gift-bag-promotion.php
My First Organics are a fun, simple way to get your kids excited about eating their veggies! How? By growing them together! As a family, you will:
Visit their website at www.surfcitygrowers.com. |
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Laptop Lunches Spring Promo – Sunridge Farms
We’re almost done with our Spring Gift Bag Promotion. Today, we would like to highlight SunRidge Farms™ who have donated samples of their trail mix and yogurt covered pretzels! We hope our customers enjoy them, they are so good! To see the promotion, check it out at http://www.laptoplunches.com/gift-bag-promotion.php
SunRidge Farms is a family-run innovator and nationwide leader in bulk and packaged organic and all natural nuts & seeds, dried fruit, candies, and snack & trail mixes.
| Their commitment to natural ingredient development means nutritional products that are free of unhealthy refined sugars, hydrogenated oils, artificial colorings, and preservatives. www.sunridgefarms.com |
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Laptop Lunches Spring Promo – Cleanwell™
It’s been a week since we announced our Spring Promotion! Thanks to everyone involved- the participating companies, our employees, and of course, our customers! Today, we would like to highlight CleanWell™ who has generously provided samples of their hand sanitizer spray and hand wipes! Their products are a great substitute for alcohol and Triclosan based products. To see the promotion, check it out at http://www.laptoplunches.com/gift-bag-promotion.php
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| Keep snacking hands clean and soft the natural way with CleanWell products. CleanWell All-Natural hand sanitizers and soaps are a kid-safe formula. They're alcohol and Triclosan free, and are never tested on animals. Great for sensitive skin and won’t sting cuts. www.cleanwelltoday.com |
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Laptop Lunches Spring Promo – ChicoBag™
Our Spring Promo is going great. Thank you to all who are participating! Today, we would like to feature ChicoBag™, who has donated some of their cute BagMonster® stickers! We hope our customers enjoy using them to personalize their bento box or reusable water bottle! To see the promotion, check it out at http://www.laptoplunches.com/gift-bag-promotion.php
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| By designing reusable bags that are durable and unforgettable, ChicoBag™ is equipping humanity with tools that will help eliminate the unnecessary use of single-use paper and plastic bags. |
ChicoBag™ inventor, Andy Keller, had been using a huge ball of 500 plastic bags to show people at farmers' markets how many plastic bags an average American uses yearly – and one day he decided to wear it, creating their education tool, the BagMonster®.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Laptop Lunches Spring Promo - R.W. Garcia
Laptop Lunches Spring Promo – R.W. Garcia
It’s the third day of our second annual Spring Gift Bag Promotion! Today, we would like to highlight R.W. Garcia who have donated samples of their MixtBag chips! We hope our customers enjoy them, they are so good! Check out the full promotion details at: http://www.laptoplunches.com/gift-bag-promotion.php.
R.W. Garcia all-natural and organic tortilla chips are a twist to the classic corn tortilla chip. They're great-tasting, imaginative combinations of corn and other natural ingredients.
| Always non-GMO, R.W. Garcia products are available in supermarkets, natural food stores, and specialty food stores throughout the United States. www.rwgarcia.com |
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
2011 Spring Promotion
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| Placing an order on our Web site? We’ve partnered with some great companies to put together a special gift for you! If you are among the first 100 customers to place an order over $85.00 (shipping and tax not included), you’ll receive a gift bag filled with cool samples, stickers and coupons from the following companies! |
Fabkins 100% organic cloth napkins for kids are an eco-friendly and kid-friendly alternative to paper napkins, paper towels, wipes and tissues. Available in an array of bright colors and playful embroidered designs, Fabkins are a fun and easy way to go green – and save money – every day. Fabkins – for mealtime, lunchboxes and on-the-go. Receive 20% off order placed through March 31st, 2011 with coupon code Fabkins20 at www.fabkins.com.
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| By designing reusable bags that are durable and unforgettable, ChicoBag™ is equipping humanity with tools that will help eliminate the unnecessary use of single-use paper and plastic bags. |
ChicoBag™ inventor, Andy Keller, had been using a huge ball of 500 plastic bags to show people at farmers’ markets how many plastic bags an average American uses yearly – and one day he decided to wear it, creating their education tool, the BagMonster®.
My First Organics are a fun, simple way to get your kids excited about eating their veggies! How? By growing them together! As a family, you will:
Visit their website at www.surfcitygrowers.com. |
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Founded in 2004, by Mary Waldner and Dale Rodrigues, Mary’s Gone Crackers manufactures delicious gourmet, organic, gluten-free, vegan food, including crackers, pretzels (Sticks & Twigs) and its new line of love Cookies.
 | Mary’s Gone Crackers always uses certified organic, kosher, whole-food ingredients free of gluten, trans-fats, eggs, nuts and dairy. Mary’s Gone Crackers are available in natural and grocery stores nationwide. For more information, please visit www.marysgonecrackers.com. |
| Eden Foods, is a 43 year principled manufacturer of natural food offering more than 250 authentic, organic, traditional, kosher, pure foods. The best food, the best service. www.edenfoods.com |
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SunRidge Farms is a family-run innovator and nationwide leader in bulk and packaged organic and all natural nuts & seeds, dried fruit, candies, and snack & trail mixes.
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R.W. Garcia all-natural and organic tortilla chips are a twist to the classic corn tortilla chip. They're great-tasting, imaginative combinations of corn and other natural ingredients.
| Always non-GMO, R.W. Garcia products are available in supermarkets, natural food stores, and specialty food stores throughout the United States. www.rwgarcia.com |
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| Keep snacking hands clean and soft the natural way with CleanWell products. CleanWell All-Natural hand sanitizers and soaps are a kid-safe formula. They’re alcohol and Triclosan free, and are never tested on animals. Great for sensitive skin and won’t sting cuts. www.cleanwelltoday.com |
To place an order and receive this gift bag, please visit our website at www.laptoplunches.com.
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