We want all our children to eat as healthy as possible. We design and Pack a lunch that fill them with energy and give them all the vitamins require their growing bodies.
And then we heard that our little treasure to veggie pita Pocket swapped friend for a bag of Doritos. Aargh.
Salty and sugary snacks are abundant in school canteens. And I'm tempted! Are colored, kind of fun and, well, everyone else is eating. Then, we have to work a bit more to make sure our kids eat lunch we pack, rather than trading it away for something else. Here are some tips for your kids will want to keep all lunches to themselves.
I've always found that my children eat more vegetables when they are vegetables that we grew up together in our garden. The same principle applies here. Children love the feeling like they are an important part of everyday life, and that includes lunch. So start getting your children involved in make their lunches. Once you have a sense of ownership and see the work that goes into a tasty healthy lunch packaging, you'll appreciate a bit more and will be much more likely to eat it.
No, this does not mean let them take whatever they want (although I'm sure would love that!). It simply means that offers some healthy choices for them to choose from. Think, for example, three different healthy sandwich options and let them take that you want. Same with snacks and drinks. In this way, both win. Are you sure you're eating healthy, and have had a voice in what they get to eat.
A simple sandwich old, cut in half, it is perfectly nutritious, but not exactly exciting. If the child is not enthusiastic about lunch, sometimes all it takes is adding a little pizazz to their sandwich. It is recommended that you use cookie cutters to cut their sandwiches into fun shapes, or sending rolled sandwiches or mini pita pockets instead of a traditional sandwich.
Sometimes, you don't feel like a sandwich. How many of us went to dinner and only ordered hors d'oeuvres because we liked having only a little of this or that and did not want a full entrée? Children are often the same way. So, if you're finding that the child is not eating the sandwich that is packed, consider packing several healthy snacks instead of a sandwich, the carrot as sticks, cucumber coins, fruit salad, yoghurt, perhaps a bar Granola and milk. In addition to the healthy status, it is unlikely that the child is bored when faced with such variety.
This is my carnal rule of feed the children: most are able to submerge something, the more likely they are to eat! There is just something that makes diving fun eating. Consider packing house pita chips with hummus, vegetables with ranch dip, or cut up fruits with a yogurt dip. They could share, but they are not commercial!
With a little planning and a little creativity, you can make a meal your kid will eat and enjoy reality. Have fun with it, get your child involved and enjoy the fact that you know that you're eating healthy food, even when you're surrounded by junk food.
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