WHAT'S IN A HEALTHY LUNCHBOX?
1. Protein for healthy development and to keep them alert. Why not use left-over roast meats for sandwiches?
2. Carbohydrates like bread and pasta for slow release energy. Wholemeal bread is higher in fibre and provides a more steady release of enery to keep them going. Won’t eat wholemeal? You can introduce gradually by making sandwiches with one side wholemeal and one side white – it looks fun too!
3. Fruit and Veg for essential vitamins and minerals. Kids should be eating 5 portions a day by the age of 5. Remember, fresh, frozen, tinned, dried and juiced fruit and veg all count towards our daily portions.
4. Calcium for growth, healthy bones and teeth. Yoghurt or fromage frais is ideal.
5. A drink for hydration and concentration. Go for water, milk or unsweetened fruit juice (which can count as 1 of their 5-a-day). Milkshakes and smoothies are an ideal way to add extra fruit to their diet.
Watch out for salt, fat and sugar. If you are buying foods, you can look at the label to find out the salt, fat and sugar contents.
Kids Nutrition, follow the link for ideas and info
http://www.nutritionexplorations.org/kids/nutrition-pyramid.asp
