HEALTHY & DELICIOUS LUNCH BOX IDEAS YOUR KIDS WILL LOVE FOR THE SUMMER

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HEALTHY & DELICIOUS LUNCH BOX IDEAS YOUR KIDS WILL LOVE FOR THE SUMMER

Kids are normally so active at school, and their little bodies are developing at a fast rate. It's essential to take care with what we pack in our children lunch box and to be certain that it's loaded up with nutritious bites and food to keep them re-energized for the day. Packing a nutritious lunch can assist them better in class and gives them more energy throughout the school day.

Now that the hotter months are here, so is the prospect of summer snacks. At times packing the children lunch box can feel somewhat overpowering. Yet, making a solid lunch during the summer season doesn't need to be cluttered. The key is making snacks light and cool and utilizing new and seasonal foods.

Here are some ideas with which you can build a healthy lunch box for your kids –

  1. Fruits: Summer fruit makes a refreshing and sweet school snack. For eg. Grapes, berries, bananas, watermelon, papaya etc. You can pack it as - cut up fresh fruit or even fruit salad.
  2. Veggies: Loaded with essential vitamins and minerals, vegetables are high in fiber. Try mixed salads on their own, in wraps and sandwiches, or snack on carrot sticks, baby cucumbers etc.
  3. Breads, Rotis & Cereal: These provide our kids with the energy they need throughout the day. Choosing wholegrain products is a must. Try multigrain bread sandwiches, roti wraps, cold salad containing lemon rice, pasta or noodles. 
  4. Dairy: It provides protein and calcium for healthy bones and teeth. Try flavored yogurt, berry smoothie etc. 
  5. Water: Water keeps us hydrated, and cool in summer. You can make it fun; try adding frozen berries or cucumber.

It is vital to give our best to keep away kids from becoming ill from food. Ensure that:

  • Leafy foods are washed well prior to putting together them in the lunch box.
  • You utilize a different packing board while preparing meat so you don't transfer bacteria or infections to prepare to ready to eat foods.

Tips for a healthy balanced lunch snack: 

  • School lunches should have a balance of all of the food groups. When packing lunch use the guide below to help ensure your child is enjoying a healthy and balanced school lunch.
  • Prep ahead; Chop carrot sticks or dice fruit while you are prepping dinner, this will save you time.
  • It's essential to pack food and bites that will remain fresh for the term of a school day. Food waste can bring about disease and can make your kids reluctant to eat. A good idea to keep the lunchbox cool is to add a cooler square in their lunch sack to keep the food new day in and day out.
  • If you find you’re rushed in the school mornings, consider packing the lunches the night before.  This will give you enough time to make a balanced and healthy lunchbox.

Hope this was helpful for you guys! So Mamas, keep up the good work.