Packing a nutritious lunch can make all the difference in a child's school day, and Shannon O'Meara, a registered dietitian with Orlando Health, offers fresh ideas for school lunch boxes this year.

O'Meara suggests making a healthy version of a pinwheel as a great alternative to a sandwich.

"You always want to start with a whole grain for kids," O'Meara said. "It's really important that we want to make sure they get enough fiber within their diet."

For those who prefer not to use tortillas, whole wheat bread is a fine substitute. O'Meara suggests adding light mayo for stickiness, spinach for color, low-fat cheese, and lower-sodium deli meat.

Other protein options include banana with peanut butter or a breakfast-for-lunch style box with pancakes, turkey sausage, and maple syrup for dipp

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