Over the past decade, school lunch has been a topic of conversation, partially because former first lady Michelle Obama was passionate about making school lunches healthier in the United States.
But if things are so bad here, what does a healthy school lunch look like? Well, different people (and cultures) have different definitions, but these 9 photos might give us all a better idea.
#9. South Korea
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Fish soup, tofu over rice, kimchi and fresh veggies.
#8. Italy
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Local fish on a bed of arugula, pasta with tomato sauce, caprese salad, baguette and some grapes.
#7. Greece
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Baked chicken over orzo, stuffed grape leaves, tomato and cucumber salad, fresh oranges, and greek yogurt with pomegranate seeds.
#6. Finland
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Pea soup, beet salad, carrot salad, bread and pannakkau (dessert pancake) with fresh berries.
#5. Ukraine
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Mashed potatoes with sausage, borscht, cabbage and syrniki (a dessert pancake).
#4. France
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Steak, carrots, green beans, cheese and fresh fruit.
#3. Spain
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Sautéed shrimp over brown rice and vegetables, gazpacho, fresh peppers, bread and an orange.
#2. Brazil
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Pork with mixed veggies, black beans and rice, salad, bread and baked plantains.
#1. U.S.A.
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Fried ‘popcorn’ chicken, mashed potatoes, peas, fruit cup and a chocolate chip cookie.
I hope I inspired some of this week’s Bento Boxes, if nothing else!
