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Beat the Brown Bag Blues

Brown bag lunches are convenient, economical and, all too often, boring. But are your packed lunches becoming too unappetizing, unappealing and dull? If you have the brown bag blues, you may be in need of a brown bag makeover.

Lunch doesn't just have to be the limp ham and cheese your mom used to pack. Bored with bread? There are plenty of other options. Planning healthy lunches is a snap when you use this handy guide. Choose at least one item from each of the four groups:

1. Breads and starches for energy all day long
2. Protein for muscle building
3. Fruits and vegetables for vital nutrients
4. Dairy foods for strong bones and teeth

Tired of that plain old sandwich on boring bread? Try these other options to liven up your family's lunches:


whole wheat bread
oatmeal bread
pita bread
raisin bread
English muffins
low-fat crackers
tortillas
bagels
whole grain buns
pasta salad