Is a one off information and cooking session that lasts for approximatley for 2 hours. During the session parents are given the opportunity to discover new and healthy ideas for their children’s lunch boxes. The session will include a 30 minute talk about healthy eating for children followed by a visual display of healthy lunchbox ideas and recipes . Parents will also be given the opportunity to try out some of our healthy recipes during this session and it will end with a cooking workshop. Parents will be given lots of lunch box ideas, recipes and leaflets to take with them to try at home.
To book a Parents Lunchbox session or to get more information contact Action Cancer's Health promotion team on 02890803344
Parents and students, find out how to make 14 healthy lunchboxes, nutritious and delicious! For more quick and tasty lunch ideas visit www.enjoyhealthyeating.info
14 Healthy Lunchboxes.
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| The ideal nutritionally balanced lunch box will include foods from each of these main food groups:
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A few other tips...
Dried fruit, eg raisins and apricots, are easily added to lunchboxes and count towards your child's 'five-a-day'.
Always try to use lower fat varieties of cheese in lunchboxes eg Edam, mozzarella, cottage cheese or reduced fat cheddar Try to limit sweets/chocolate in lunchboxes to once a week. This will help protect your child's teeth.
Choose fruit squash with 'no added sugar' and dilute well.
Choose lean cuts of meat and take the skin off chicken.
Use butter, margarine, mayonnaise or salad dressings sparingly, because these can be high in fat.