Health
PACK A PUNCH LUNCH Back to school and the fight to create a packed lunch worthy of your child’s praise begins! There’s so much to consider; the school’s policy on what should be in the lunchbox, current lunch box trends, (for your own sanity don’t let your children google lunchbox ideas – your child does not need to know about parents who recreate a scene from Star Wars out of celery, cherry tomatoes and a wholemeal wrap to surprise their children!) and finally, what food your children will currently eat! You scour the fridge and cupboards for ideas, but nothing comes to you when faced with a piece of mouldy cheese, a slice of bread which just about passes for ok, except it’s the crust, and a crushed penguin (the chocolate sort, not the arctic kind!) Let’s face it, we’ve all been there before the payday shop! You know you want to provide your child with something healthy, but not too ‘raw diet’ looking, something your child will eat at least enough of to get them through the school day and preferably affordable! Here’s a few tips to get you going: • Try to cover the main food groups. Include sandwiches/pitta/wraps with fillings, such as, chicken, fish, cheese and eggs ... try to avoid highly processed meats, such as, ham. Some form of dairy, cheese, yoghurt or fromage frais ... try to stick to low sugar and reduced TSKA Palm Bay fat options where possible, especially for Tiger Cub cheese which contains a lot of fat. Lastly, pack Karate Club. in some fruit and veg ... an easy way to do this is to include salad in a sandwich, but vegetable palm Bay sticks and dip are a good option too. Primary School.
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• Your children may want chocolate and crisps, but they really don’t need these foods and many schools don’t allow them anymore. There’s no real nutritional value in them and it’s important to not give children too much sugar, for tooth health and to prevent an afternoon sugar slump. Giving them a lunch box filled with nutritionally rich foods will help with their afternoon learning. • Be sure to pack a drink for your child ... water is the best option, but sugar free squash is fine too. If packing a fruit juice, make sure to limit the volume. Fruit juice is a great way to fit in one of your 5 a day, but it’s recommended to only have one 150ml serving per day.
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Educational Life CIC | East Kent | Issue 9 | September / October 2018