Portable and delicious, the sandwich was virtually made to be enjoyed at lunchtime, and everyone from the average kindergartner to the president of the United States has been known to eat them come noon. I'm a fan of bringing my lunch to work and am always looking for ways to make the sandwich more exciting. To encourage you to pack a lunch instead of purchasing one during the workweek, here are Read more

Brain food! Everyone knows that good nutrition is essential to just about everything regarding tots' development — mental and physical. Feeding lil ones a balanced diet is a good rule of thumb, but there are certain foods that have proven positive benefits for healthy brain development. Unfortunately, telling kids that something is "good for them" isn't the appetite stimulant parents would hope Read more

Whether you're heading back to school or spend your days in an office, bringing your lunch cuts calories and saves money. It also takes a little planning. To make things easier on you, here are 10 healthy sandwich ideas that are so good, you'll have friends begging to trade lunches with you. Read more

This year LilSugar served up a mouthwatering Out of the Lunch Box series where celebrity chefs and restaurateurs shared their ultimate sandwiches for elementary school kids. Here's a second helping of recipes so unusual and delicious your children will never want to trade their lunch with someone else. Read more

Sweet, juicy, and crunchy, I'm hard-pressed to think of a fruit that compares to the goodness of a fresh fig. A fig's unique flavor makes it a wonderful treat all on its own, but when added to a dish, the results can be pretty spectacular. Of course, let's not forget the health benefits of figs: the low-cal fruit is an excellent source of calcium, potassium, and fiber. Make the most of this Read more

Whether or not you're on a tight budget, bringing your lunch to work is a great option. Instead of having to throw something together in a frenzy in the morning, these lunches can be made in advance and will stand up to the fridge overnight. These options are delicious dinners that are twice as good the next day. Brown-bag it up with these 10 recipes for make-ahead bliss. Read more

Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but it's often the most overlooked as busy families grab and go on their way out the door. While back to school tends to focus on lunch-box ingredients, we rolled the clock back to the breakfast hour and asked some of the country's leading chefs to share their favorite before-the-school bell recipes. From Martha Stewart and Marcus Samuelsson to Read more

With classes starting up again, school lunch is back on the table, but it's time to pack smarter. Go for choices that are more enticing to the palate, recession-friendly, and time-efficient by preparing evening meals that prove to be equally solid for lunch the next day. Here, a few ideas to liven up your — or your kids' — dinner and lunch. Read more

While some people are complaining that the weather is getting colder, I'm loving Fall. Actually, I love it when there's any seasonal change; the contents of my CSA box start changing, meaning I get to try new recipes in the kitchen. To inspire me to get cooking with Fall ingredients, I've dug up some of my favorite healthy recipes from the past. There are dishes to try for breakfast, lunch, and Read more

Thanks to you, the FitSugar Community is overflowing with tasty, original recipes from our Healthy Recipe group. And you all love quinoa! But why wouldn't you? The whole grain is full of fiber and protein and incredibly easy to make. It also works with any meal — breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even dessert! Keep reading to find some reader inspiration for your next meal. Or, better yet, why not Read more