School Lunch Ideas

Did you send your little one off today with tears or triumph? Were you pushing them out the door or gripping on to their oversized backpack? Whatever the case, the facts are that if they’re at school then you might be looking for some fun, handy, healthy lunchbox tips.

Most dietary and nutritional resources will tell you that the ideal kids’ lunchbox includes something vegetable, fruit, dairy, protein and starchy carb. And what does that all mean? Here are some suggestions that my little man swears by…

Vegetables: Carrot or celery sticks with hummus dip.

Fruit: Fresh is best so stick with what’s in season. I alternate between an apple, banana, mandarin, grapes, strawberries, watermelon or if you’re stuck a fruit cup with diced pears or peaches.

Dairy: Cheese cubes or yoghurt (good tip: freeze the yoghurt and pop it in their lunchbox that morning, by lunchtime it will be perfect and the best part is that it has kept all the other food nice and cool.)

Starchy: A sandwich is perfect, on wholemeal bread if, like mine, they know no other! Ham, vegemite, avocado, chicken…the choices are endless.

Protein: If this isn’t already in their sandwich, perhaps add some shaved ham, chicken or lamb…leftovers from a roast are great as they can be easily eaten.

Also when you pack a drink go water all the way...they'll need the hydration during the day.

Added Extras: If you’ve got a little extra time on your hands…and hey who really does?! But all kidding aside, every now and again it’s nice to throw in a little homemade treat like a fruit muffin, banana bread or zucchini slice.

STAY ON TOP OF IT TIPS:

Make up the lunchbox the night before and refrigerate OR Make up the weekly sandwich of choice and freeze...this is gold!

THE LATEST IN LUNCHBOXES:

I swear this is not a paid endorsement…but I just love the new Nude Food Movers™ from Smash. You can feel a little better about the world by reducing packaging and waste and you can fit so much in with its nifty sandwich divider and leak proof removable containers AND there’s an additional insulated CoolSkin™ to keep all of your perfectly prepared food yummy for longer! Gee upon reading that, it does sound like I've had a hand in writing their latest ad but seriously I was really impressed with this product!!

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Posted By: Prue DeAraugo - Category: Opinion

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Comment by Anonymous

February 10th 2010 03:17

I too was delighted with the Nude Food Movers lunch box revolution and snapped them up for my 3 boys - healthy lunches, rubbish free and from an Australian company what could be better? Unfortunatly 3 weeks into term 1, I have had 2 split insulated skins and 2 broken clips on the lunch box. I have approached Smash with my concerns and am awaiting a reply with interest. Kids Lunchboxes shold be durable enough to last the school year, particularly with the price of these lunch boxes. Interested to hear anyone elses views and experiences.

Comment by Prue DeAraugo

February 10th 2010 03:24

Parents Precinct

That is concerning. I hope you get some answers!

Comment by Anonymous

February 28th 2010 13:17

I too bought these with the skins, and have had problems with clips not working, compartments not being air tight and vegies drying out, also hinges breaking when trying to remove for washing.... not a great product even though it is a great idea.. Smash are sending replacements to me but not until JUNE! In the mean time they are sending lunch bags as a 'good will guesture'... Had to still spend $20 buying new lunch boxes until all this happens as they are unwilling to send any replacements until they receive the originals back via post.... not happy

Comment by Krishna

February 17th 2011 17:30

Nice post! Very interesting!

Comment by Krishna

August 4th 2011 13:45

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