How To Make A Healthy Packed Lunch
Child nutrition is extremely important. Food has a profound effect on children's physical, mental and emotional development. Here we advise you how to make a packed lunch that is perfect for growing kids.
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Step 1:
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Refined foods
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Always choose whole, unrefined food, such as brown bread and whole meal pasta. Don't go for the white refined varieties, because these have had vitamins removed.
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Step 2:
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Balance
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Try to create a balance of different food types - carbohydrates, protein and fat.
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Step 3:
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Forbidden foods
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Foods that should never go in a child's lunchbox – and why
- fizzy, caffeinated drinks; things with added sugar; too much salt; deep fried foods; food with additives.
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Step 4:
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Read the label
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If you are choosing foods which are already prepared, read the label carefully and decide if you are happy to feed this to your child.
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Step 5:
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Healthy alternatives
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You should try to train children to drink water, as it helps concentration.
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Be creative and include variety of fruits and vegetables. You can also substitute pasta with whole meal alternative.
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Step 6:
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Stubborn children
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Find what is important for your child and why they like particular food and then alter you explanation why they should eat health food accordingly.
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Shop for food together.
