Over the years, the school cafeteria has become a place of too many choices. From franchise fast food offerings to the usual stuff we grew up with, most kids don’t know how to pick a healthy lunch or are not inclined to do so considering the many tempting offerings. The alternative is packing your child’s lunchbox and it is probably one of the healthiest things parents can do for their school-aged children. The expense isn’t just in the pocketbook either. Not eating healthfully costs dearly healthwise.

Like anything else, lunch is a time to balance your child’s meal. Having a decent protein/carbo ratio in your child’s lunchbox will help him or her finish the day with energy to spare. And while sandwiches are okay, the Ultimate Tortilla Roll-ups (see recipe) is perfect lunchbox fare. Not only are they easy to make and pack well, kids also truly love them. There are hundreds of variations on this theme, too. You don’t have to just stick with any one recipe. Tortillas make great transportation for almost any filling. Experiment a little bit and try different thin