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AFM: What are some healthy, back-to-school lunch options for the kids?

 JW: “A healthy, school lunch is the key to keeping your child ready to load their young brain. Gone are the days of soda and potato chips. If your kiddo is a sandwich fan, try a new take on the classic. With gluten-free bread, add some avocado, romaine lettuce and organic turkey meat. Applegate has some excellent options. Take it to the next step and do a wrap instead of bread. Another option is sliced carrots, cucumber, celery and fresh fruit. Add some sweet potato chips and heirloom varieties from Jackson’s Honest. The kids will love these.”

AFM: What about snack options?

JW: “After-school, our boys are ready for a snack before dinner. A hard-boiled egg with dulse flakes is a favorite in the Wolfson house. We also like Sea Snax and sliced veggies. Almonds, walnuts and pistachios are also perfect. Fresh fruit is best, but dried banana chips are sure to put a smile on their faces.”

AFM: What are the best foods for the heart? What should we be adding into kids’ diets early on?

JW: “The best foods for the heart include beets, green leafies, avocados and wild seafood like sardines, anchovies, and wild salmon. Shellfish, anyone?”