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Planning for Healthy Back to School Lunches (VZ 166)

//  by Larissa Galenes

healthy back to school lunches

Parents and kids are gearing up for back to school, so in this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be talking about some ways to make school lunch planning and prep easier. We’ll also share some lunch suggestions from members of our Facebook group, the Peas and Carrots Society (What Up, Peas & Carrots!!).

 

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Here’s what we mention in this episode:

  •  VZ 010: Back To School the Healthy Way
  • Creative healthy lunch ideas for back to school

 

Product of the Week

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Recipe of the Week

  • High-Protein Energy Balls

 

Quotes of the Week

The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.

— Sydney J. Harris

 

Thanks for listening!

Peace and Veggies,
Vickie and Larissa

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