Nutritionist Gives Tips On Packing Health Lunches For Students

For many parents, going back to school means a return to the age-old dilemma of what to pack for their children.

Classes are now underway and registered nutritionist Janice Cohen is teaching parents the right baby food your little one will love.

“We want them to be engaged, focused and focused. So send them healthy meals and snacks to wrap up the first day,” says Cohen.

Our classes start with replenishing healthy foods, so the right food combinations are important.

"I would pair each snack with the right amount of protein and carbs. For example some fruit and some cheese or crackers and cheese, for children who are in a hurry we can prepare yoghurt drinks with dried fruit and seeds. They stay in your system longer. "Countless" ways to keep kids full until the next meal, Cohen said.

Here's the meal breakdown.

“We give them a carb platform and we provide protein.” So the platform can be rice or leftover pasta, or it can be a bread variant. If it's bread, then you have your own level for the filling. tuna, turkey. , chicken, and you have vegan options.

Another way to get your child to enjoy what they eat is to improve on the basic sandwich.

"It's one thing to offer a healthy lunch and one thing to get them to eat it and get them interested in what you're giving them." So leftover veggies, leftover tacos, these are great for sandwiches, they are colorful. "They're delicious and the preparation is because you've prepared them." "And we're reducing food waste, too," the nutritionist said.

If your little one is restless, the solution may be easier than you think.

“Some children like cold food as opposed to room temperature food. So packed lunches and bottled water are great. Also, be mindful of the size you're giving your child, so smaller sandwich options work great. Also soft bread. "Optional if that's your thing," while it's tough on the teeth, they're less likely to eat it.

For prepackaged foods, Cohen recommends checking the labels.

"You want to avoid excess sodium, especially in snack foods like crackers, and you want to watch the calories per serving."

Involving your child in the packed lunch process will help you develop good habits and foster bonding.

"They spend less time packing their lunch, spend quality time together, and develop healthy eating habits so they're more likely to get involved and eat what you offer, and they feel supported." Cohen said:

Healthy food for the whole day 💕