Tips for healthy back to school lunches

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - Skip the cafeteria food this school year by trying these healthy lunches.

Matt Dengler, licensed dietician and owner of RxRD Nutrition, joined our show this afternoon to share some healthy back to school lunch ideas.

Dengler focused on the several different parts that make a good, healthy lunch, including:

He also said to not forget the sweets and snacks that makes lunch enjoyable for kids and shared what he recommends as a good treat.

Watch the segment above for a full breakdown of this list and different lunch items that fit well for each category.

For more info on making the perfect back-to-school lunch, visit the RxRD Nutrition website or find them on Instagram and Facebook.

Local dietician shares some healthy lunch ideas for upcoming school year.