What a Pune Pediatric Nutritionist Packs for School cover

Key takeaway: Colour + finger food + a familiar carb beats a perfectly balanced meal that comes home untouched.

Her weekday formula

  • One colourful veg (beet paratha, carrot sticks)
  • One protein (paneer, egg muffin, dal dip)
  • One fruit they already love

Portion size matters more than novelty — a half-filled box feels achievable to a six-year-old.