Healthy, balanced and budget-friendly school lunches: A metro Detroit mom shares her tips

Influencer Zena Ibrahim shares a method for packing healthy, budget-friendly school lunches based on a five-item formula: protein, fruit, vegetable, whole grain, and snack. Registered dietician Lori VanderWeele advises parents to be mindful of foods like potato chips and sodas due to their impact on mental clarity. She also noted that school nutrition standards will require stricter guidelines for salt and sugar by July 1, 2027.