Grab-and-go, Epicurious style

Speaking of healthy choices for school kids, this week Epicurious features a slew of articles on healthy snacks and lunches for school kids: School Days. Here's a list of recipes you'll find if you visit this article: Snack Attack

Energy Boosters

• Whole Wheat Pita Chips with Garbanzo Bean-Cumin Dip
• Deviled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Green Onions
• Red Pepper Hummus
• Creamy Tofu Salad

Wholesome Sweets

• Cranberry-Almond Granola
• Pear and Granola Whole Wheat Muffins
• Sports Bars with Dried Fruit and Peanut Butter
• Orange and Kiwi Compote with Toasted Almonds

From the Thermos

• Low-Fat Vegetable Soup
• Mom's Hearty Chicken and Rice Soup
• Fresh Fruit Smoothie
• Super Energy Smoothie

Among the articles is one by Fast Food Nation's Eric Schlosser that is a good read. But like many articles about the pitiful state of school lunches nationwide, his article covers issues that SFUSD has been addressing for years now. Still, Schlosser provides a powerful presentation of the overall nutrition problems faced by the coming generation.