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# [Healthy Kids' Lunch Ideas | ABC7 Chicago](https://press.seattlesutton.com/healthy-kids-lunch-ideas-abc7-chicago)

By: Megan Neurohr, Creative Director

## Rene, Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating owner and RDN, stopped by the ABC7 Chicago studio to chat with Tracy Butler and share fun, practical ideas for healthy school lunches that kids will actually eat—and enjoy!

From balanced meals packed with color and flavor to creative ways to sneak in extra nutrients, Rene offered simple tips to make lunch prep easier for parents and more exciting for kids.

### [Watch Rene give Tips and Recipes for Healthy School Lunches for Kids on ABC7 Chicago](https://abc7chicago.com/post/seattle-sutton-healthy-eating-owner-shares-easy-kids-school-lunch-ideas-cooking-storm-tracy-butler/15235614/)

 Struggling to get your kids to eat healthier? Discover smart, psychology-backed tips to make mealtime a success! Check out the blog linked below for simple strategies that turn healthy eating into something your kids will actually enjoy

[How To Get Kids To Eat Healthy](https://seattlesutton.com/blog/using-mealtime-psychology-to-get-kids-to-eat-healthy/)

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