Health Article
Avoiding Those Extra Snacks & Making Kids Lunches |
| Written by Regina Weedon So it’s come to that time of the year again where not only do we have to get up and get on with the day but we have to get the kids off to school. That means making up their lunches, dinners and breakfast and trying to keep things interesting, as well as trying to stick to that new health regime you promised yourself for the new year. I know it seems like a daunting task but it doesn’t have to be especially if your kids are of the age to help out with making their breakfast, lunches and dinners. Not only can it be fun, but you can help kids learn to eat healthier and you can make your lunch at the same time! Here are some great tips to follow to stop you eating any off cuts or left over’s from making kids lunches, brekkies or dinners. Never cook a meal when you are starving as you have more of a tendency to snack - always keep yourself topped up with healthy fuel. Always make lunches after dinner when you are full - that can help you stop snacking. Or make their lunches after you have eaten breakfast and while they are eating theirs. That way you’re not tempted to eat an extra helping or something you wouldn’t normally eat. Also, if you’re going out for tea straight after work, eat a piece of fruit and drink some water at the end of the day. That way if you have to wait for your meal to arrive you won’t be tempted to eat what the kids don’t eat and then eat your own dinner too! When thinking about the lunches it doesn’t have to be fancy, but the one thing kids hate are boring, soggy, same old sandwiches! Just the same as for us adults, try mixing it up with wraps, or a multi grain roll, or sourdough bread. Not only is it filling but it will keep the kids and you fuelled up for hours. Try a veggie burger or even home made sausage rolls. Think of the sandwich construction because tomato always makes a sandwich soggy. Either leave it out or pop it into a container. Take it separately and add to the sarnie when it’s time to eat. Or spread a thin layer of a mustard or mayo in the sandwich to help stop the soggys. So grab yourself a chopping board, get the kids and make your sandwiches together. That way they learn good eating habits and because they’re making their lunches you won’t be tempted to eat any off cuts or left overs yourself! Grab some fresh fruit and make a fruit salad, or pop in a small premade fruit salad and a fruit juice popper. Try and find one low in sugar and high in real fruit juice or fill them a drink bottle from home. Keep it varied for you and the kids and that way it becomes exciting at lunch time and your diet will vary every day! Return to articles |
0 item(s)
