Lunchville.com http://www.lunchville.com/blog We're Bringing Lunch Back! Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:25:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Why Be a Square? http://www.lunchville.com/blog/?p=869 http://www.lunchville.com/blog/?p=869#comments Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:39:58 +0000 Laurie http://www.lunchville.com/blog/?p=869 Don’t settle for humdrum sandwiches. Instead, send your kids school with an elephant, a fairy princess, an airplane in the clouds, or interlocking puzzle pieces. Lunch Punch sandwich cutters transform same-old sandwiches into whimsical creations that kids can’t resist! Check out these adorable “Critter Cutters” and 4 other creative Lunch Punch sets.

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Photo courtesy of Environmental Working Group

Have you heard the one about arsenic showing up in rice? It’s no joke, but there are steps you can take to minimize exposure to this toxic substance. Here’s the scoop from our friends at the Environmental Working Group.

]]> http://www.lunchville.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=837 0 What Happened to Lunchville & its Blog this Week http://www.lunchville.com/blog/?p=844 http://www.lunchville.com/blog/?p=844#comments Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:27:20 +0000 Laurie http://www.lunchville.com/blog/?p=844 If you visited Lunchville on Oct. 23 and couldn’t get to our online store or our blog, we apologize. We were dealing with some unforeseen technical difficulties that day, but all is well now. We are rebuilding our blog and will restore its whimsical flavor and look just as soon as we can. Thanks for your patience!

]]> http://www.lunchville.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=844 0 What to Eat Now: 31 Foods to Boost Your Health http://www.lunchville.com/blog/?p=820 http://www.lunchville.com/blog/?p=820#comments Thu, 04 Oct 2012 10:58:58 +0000 Laurie http://www.lunchville.com/blog/?p=820 From Time magazine, here are 31 super foods that are packed with nutrients to keep you healthy all winter long. We can’t wait to try some of the recipes!

Old-school snacking: apples and other whole fruits are portable and packed with vitamins, fiber, and beneficial compounds.

]]> http://www.lunchville.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=820 0 Tomorrow is International Walk/Bike to School Day http://www.lunchville.com/blog/?p=806 http://www.lunchville.com/blog/?p=806#comments Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:33:57 +0000 Laurie http://www.lunchville.com/blog/?p=806 Walking and biking may not get you to your destination as quickly as driving, but it has a host of benefits. In honor of International Walk/Bike to School Day tomorrow, Oct. 3, we’re hooking you up with 12 reasons to ride a bicycle, courtesy of Chris Baskind and Mother Nature Network.
For more information on Walk to School day, click here.

]]> http://www.lunchville.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=806 0 More Reasons to Eat Your Veggies http://www.lunchville.com/blog/?p=792 http://www.lunchville.com/blog/?p=792#comments Sat, 29 Sep 2012 18:25:08 +0000 Laurie http://www.lunchville.com/blog/?p=792 More flora, less fauna–that’s what we should be eating if we want to keep ourselves and our planet healthy, according to a new report from the Stockholm International Water Institute. Here in America, people get 65% of their protein from animal sources. To satisfy that meat-heavy diet, factory farms are using up fresh water and creating greenhouse gases at an alarming rate. Find out more in this report from Rodale News and published on Mother Nature Network. And stock up on yogurt, avocados, eggs, and nuts while you’re at it. Yum!

Photo: Lara604/Flickr

 

]]> http://www.lunchville.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=792 0 Top 10 Reasons to Pack Your Lunch http://www.lunchville.com/blog/?p=774 http://www.lunchville.com/blog/?p=774#comments Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:00:34 +0000 Laurie http://www.lunchville.com/blog/?p=774 Here they are, Lunchville’s powerfully persuasive (we hope) reasons to bring your lunch from home:

  1. No ugly surprises in the school cafeteria line. Mystery meat patties–argh!
  2. Control your portion sizes, so you can stick to that diet.
  3. Create edible works of art by getting creative with the presentation.
  4. Save money! Everyone knows that bringing lunch is cheaper than eating out.
  5. Become the envy of your lunch mates with your yummy homemade eats.
  6. Bring a little love from home. Nothing brightens up a bad day like comfort food.
  7. Save time during the day. No need to pick up lunch–you’ve brought it with you!
  8. Food prepared from home is healthier than fast food and cafeteria fare.
  9. Planning menus, shopping for ingredients, and preparing lunches sharpens your organizational and time management skills. Really.
  10. You’ll feel good about yourself because packing a lunch is a smart, environmentally friendly, and healthful thing to do.
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It's not just sugary sodas that are making our kids fat. Apparently, it may also be the BPA that lines the aluminum cans. —Photo courtesy of AlterNet.org

]]> http://www.lunchville.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=764 0 Irresistable Lunch Ideas for Back to School http://www.lunchville.com/blog/?p=753 http://www.lunchville.com/blog/?p=753#comments Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:04:51 +0000 Laurie http://www.lunchville.com/blog/?p=753

Angry Birds bento box made of rice, crab, hard boiled egg, and nori (seaweed). Courtesy of blackswanst and Food.com

Back to school doesn’t have to mean a boring lunch. Rev up your repertoire with 25 creative offerings for Food.com,and you’ll be packing lunches your kids can’t wait to eat.

 

]]> http://www.lunchville.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=753 0 Finding Good Food on a Tight Budget http://www.lunchville.com/blog/?p=741 http://www.lunchville.com/blog/?p=741#comments Wed, 05 Sep 2012 16:16:41 +0000 Laurie http://www.lunchville.com/blog/?p=741 Check out the Environmental Working Group’s new “Good Food on a Tight Budget.” Backed by solid research, this consumer guide ranks the most healthful and affordable foods, and offers recipes on how to prepare them. Yum!

EWG reviewed government surveys and tests for nearly 1,200 foods and picked the top 100 or so for this consumer guide.

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