Outpost Natural Foods makes the grade when it comes to healthier school lunches

WAUWATOSA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Some experts say what your child eats during the school day can be just as important as what they're learning.

Healthy eating and living go hand in hand, and they tie into the main missions of Outpost Natural Foods. The co-op with four locations around the Milwaukee area is run on the premise it serves to benefit everyone who uses it, even your school aged kids.

While some food prices are still high, there are some alternatives to help keep the grocery bills from going through the roof. Avocado oil is a less expensive product compared to olive oil as is carob compared to chocolate.

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