Sandwich – but to mix it up, cut off crusts and use a
ROLLING PIN to flatten the bread and then once you have added filling,
roll the sandwich like a wrap and hold closed by tying a piece of chive around
it.
Don’t just make sandwiches every day, mix it up with wraps,
rolls, different breads or even dried biscuits like cruskits where you can add your spread in between.
Vege sticks with dip – cut carrots, cucumber, celery
and capsicum into small thin strips. If they like hummus, you can add a
little in a small container as a dip. Or try mashing an avocado and
mixing in some lemon juice to stop it going brown; this can be a yummy dip
also.
Yoghurt – As low in sugar as absolutely possible. Yes spend the time to read the back labels- it's worth it. I personally would never even consider buying a yoghurt with over 10grams of sugar per 100g. Buy full fat.
Cheese – Slices, cubes, string cheese, pods.
Fruit – Apple cubes, orange cubes, pear slices,
pineapples pieces, kiwi fruit, sliced banana, peaches, cherries, grapes and passion
fruit. Dried fruit (sulphur free) - Sultanas, currants, prunes, cranberries, apricots, dried apple.
Left over dinner - When making dinner, you can put
aside a small plastic container for their lunch the next day with a spoon or
fork. Obviously don’t choose messy, hard to eat foods as they are going to be
busy chatting with friends and possibly eating off their lap.
Mini quiches are great. A simple egg and bacon quiche
is so easy to prepare and cook. Try adding other veges to mix it up and make
different shape quiches. Variety keeps children interested.
If your children like dried biscuits, you can add half a
dozen like clix or jatz in a small container as a snack. Again check the back labels- go for low in sugar as much as possible. And yes, check the labels until you find the lowest in sugar.
TIPS
If you child doesn’t like a certain food, DON’T GIVE UP
TRYING it again in a few days, weeks or even a month later. Their taste buds
change as they grow, so what they turn their nose up at today, they may enjoy a
few weeks later.
Adding it into other foods can also help children acquire a
taste for it. So when you’re making casseroles, pasta dishes, stir-fry’s,
salads or even cake mixes… try adding the food they aren’t sure about or dislike,
into a bigger mix and it won’t be so strong in flavour.
