As summer comes to a close and families dive into the hustle and bustle of back to school meal planning for kids is top of mind for parents. When schedules get busy and meal prep time becomes scarce, the pressure grows to keep meals healthy while also making it something that the kids will love and be happy with eating.

Registered Dietitian and mother of two Jessica Fishman Levinson joined me to share some of her top back to school meal planning tips, ideas for making heart-healthy, protein-packed lunches, and how parents can keep their grocery shopping for family meals on the healthy side in order to stay on track with family goals for a healthier lifestyle.

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Take a look at the interview below.

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For more back to school meal planning ideas, visit: www.landofrost.com.

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Meet Our Guest:

Jessica Fishman Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN, is the founder of Nutritioulicious, a nutrition communications and consulting business. Levinson previously served on the advisory board of Scholastic’s Parent & Child Magazine, and has been featured as a nutrition expert for various media outlets. Jessica has an MS in Nutrition and Dietetics and a BA in Psychology, both from New York University. She is an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), the Greater New York Dietetic Association, and various Dietetic Practice Groups of the AND, including Nutrition Entrepreneurs, Food and Culinary Professionals, and Dietitians in Business and Communications. She lives in Westchester, New York with her husband Andrew, her twin daughters Charlotte and Sabrina, and dog Bernie.

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