Has anyone noticed the decline of actual nutritious whole food in lunchboxes and elsewhere?

There is so much processed and pre-packaged food on the market making it very easy for parents to grab and go, which is a good for busy families.  The downside to this ease is too much sugar, sodium and chemicals AND very little nutrition. Understanding that parents are used to this convenience as a part of their own history is also important.

Anecdotally, we see a clear difference in the children’s behavior. The children that primarily eat prepackaged food are more dis-regulated in their emotions and behavior than children that have home made items and whole fruits and vegetables. 

How should we approach this nutrition crisis? Parents have enough on their plates to make a lot of changes, therefore we need to support them in making small changes at a time.  One switch might be substituting one prepackaged item with a banana or apple to a lunchbox. One small change at a time can add up to a more nutritious lunch and health changes. 

Here are some in our opinion good lunch examples: