Easy School Lunch Ideas MOST PARENTS STRUGGLE WITH TRYING TO BALANCE NUTRITIOUS CHOICES WITH WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL ACTUALLY EAT.
S
taying organised by planning ahead and having a variety of fresh, fun and healthy ideas helps make life easier with school lunches. It’s the best feeling to open that lunchbox at the end of the day and see that your kids love everything that you packed. Helpful Tips When Packing School Lunches PLAN AHEAD Make back to school lunches ahead of time at night and portion off any dried snacks that keep well on Sundays for the rest of the week.
28
EDUCATED LIFE WWW.MUMSMAIL.COM
MIX IT UP Include a variety so your child doesn’t get bored. Switch things up and pair different snacks, fruits, carbs and protein. Leftovers like muffins, pasta salads or chilled sesame noodles are some great choices for school lunch ideas for preschool and high school. KEEP THINGS FUN WITH SOME DIY “LUNCHABLES” Allow your child to put together their own DIY pizzas or wraps with dips and sauces to make things interesting. Yogurt, hummus, guacamole and salsa
are great for adding flavour to vegetables and fruit. FOOD SAFETY Many items will keep at room temperature but be aware of which will require an ice pack to stay cool. Also make sure that you are aware of any peanut or other food restrictions that the school might have in place. KEEP FOOD SEPARATE WITH A LUNCH BOX WITH DIVIDED COMPARTMENTS Having a lunchbox with separate compartments will help you remember to include all the components of a balanced meal.
