Cold lunch ideas for high schoolers

First thing you have to understand is there is no such thing as one perfect “superfood” to turn your diet from unhealthy to healthy. It’s really about the many choices you make every day that add up.

Everyone’s body is so different and food affects us individually based on many factors.

Teenagers have a big appetite. It’s important for a teenager to eat nutrient-rich “superfoods” that will fuel their bodies on a well-balanced diet instead of a diet of too much sugar, fat, salt, and processed snacks.

Best high school lunches

Some of the best foods for a teenager to eat are eggs, dairy, sweet potatoes, beans, seeds, nuts, bananas, berries, and leafy greens such as spinach and kale. Some of the worst foods for a teenager to eat arehighly processed snacks, caffeine, sugary drinks, french fries and other fatty foods, potato chips, etc.

Teenagers are growing and require so much more energy and nutrients than adults!

I made a list of some of the best and worst foods for teenagers to eat so you can get the best tips from a registered dietitian nutritionist. Keep reading for the best tips to help your te