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Sandwiches and rolls
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Sushi
Be sure to offer a selection of fresh sandwiches, rolls, wraps or bagels available on your menu. Healthy fillings include vegetables and lean protein like shredded chicken, roast beef, egg or hummus. Fuelled4life has recently released a poster which compares two sandwich items, encouraging student to choose the best fuel for their bodies.
Sushi is a popular choice among children – it’s light, affordable and easy to pick up and eat. If you’re making your own, include nutritious fillings like avocado and chicken, egg and vegetable or tuna and cucumber. Serve sushi with a side salad or coleslaw for an extra health boost.
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It’s even more important for students to keep hydrated as the warmer weather approaches. Remember, water and plain milk are the best drink choices for students, so be sure to keep your fridge well stocked and have these options visible at eye-level.
Yoghurt
A very versatile ingredient and cooling, sweet treat. Offer pottles of yoghurt, frozen yoghurt ice blocks* or layer fresh seasonal fruit and yoghurt in cups.
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Water and plain milk
Branko Cvjetan works for the Heart Foundation as a Manager for Nutrition Advisors in the North Island. His team support schools and early learning services to encourage healthy eating and physical activity. He is a New Zealand Registered Dietitian and father of two who is passionate about helping children to eat well.
How can Fuelled4life help? Fuelled4life has a collection of recipes and resources to help with menu planning. Our sample menus for school canteens are available to download for free from fuelled4life.org.nz/ resources. Fuelled4life is based on the Ministry of Health’s Food and Beverage Classification System (FBCS). It’s a free practical tool which helps schools provide healthier options. It aims to increase access for young people to healthier food and beverages. It inspires food services to provide tasty, nutritious products.
Sign up to Fuelled4life One-in-three Kiwi kids is overweight or obese but you can help change that. If you are a teacher, principal, canteen manager, caterer or cook and would like to see your school offering healthier food and beverages, here’s what to do: •
Sign up to Fuelled4life for many free resources to help you choose healthier options
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You’ll also get free access to the Fuelled4life website and newsletter with tips, recipes, special deals and information on ways to improve nutrition in your school.
*Full recipes available at fuelled4life.org.nz
For more information or one-to-one nutrition support, please contact the Fuelled4life team on 09 526 8550, email fuelled4life@heartfoundation.org.nz or go to fuelled4life.org.nz
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