THE LUNCH BUNCH

Children bored with eating the same thing everyday?

Bored with trying to please them and give a healthy lunch?

Fed up with food being brought home and wasted?

Here are some hints and tips for a healthy lunch box for less waste

• Allow children to shop and prepare lunches with you.  This means you will know what they want and it won't be wasted.
• Tell your children some simple nutrition facts, such as yoghurts help your bones grow strong and carrots will help you see in the dark.  This will help them to understand why they need to eat them.
• Encourage your child to drink plain water and avoid sweetened or soft drinks.  On average, one child eats four pounds of sugar per week.
• Dip cut apples in cinnamon or lemon juice to stop them going brown.
• Let your children choose some new vegetables to try, such as snow peas, mange tout etc.  It all adds up.
• Remember to pack a spoon for yoghurts etc.  Wrap sandwiches in a bag, foil or cling film to keep them fresh.
• Put in a piece of kitchen roll to wipe sticky fingers.
• Label lunch boxes as there is always someone with the same box.
• Keep lunch cool in summer by using ice packs.
• To save time, make lunch the night before and store in the fridge. This saves the last minute morning panic.

Always use low fat, low salt and low sugar varieties

when buying for lunch boxes