While it’s easy to pack a lunch of the familiar staples, it takes just a few minutes longer to prepare a nutritious, power packed lunch. “We can’t make kids smarter, but with improved nutrition and physical activity, we can put a better student in the chair, “ says Robert Murray, MD, Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University. Since October 13-17 is National School Lunch Week, there’s no better time to rethink your lunchbox. Check out these power foods for the brain so you can send your kids off to school knowing they have the focus to tackle math and spelling and still have enough energy left for a game of kickball when recess comes around.
