I’m a dietitian. My kids still eat store-bought PB&Js for lunch — and have no guilt.0

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• September 1, 2026

I’m a registered dietitian, a career I chose after becoming a mom. I thought for sure when it came time to start packing school lunches, I would be the one all the other moms looked to for inspiration. I’d have all the answers and tips and tricks, and I’d be the one making those picture-perfect