Thursday, September 16, 2010

Grade 5's Lunchboxes

I took the Grade 5s by surprise this morning by taking photos of their lunch boxes. We then had a discussion on healthy eating. We will be taking photos again on Monday and hopefully they will be healthier...

WE CHALLENGE ALL THE OTHER CLASS BLOGS TO POST PHOTOGRAPHS OF THEIR LUNCHBOXES TOO
...mostly because we're really curious about what other children around the world bring for lunch! :o)
I cant seem to rotate this last one..sorry Vinny
Below are examples of HEALTHY LUNCHBOXES:

8 healthy lunch box ideas

  1. Kids simply love variations and surprise. Instead of using the same white bread everyday, try using various kinds of bread, like whole wheat, multi-grain, omega 3, or flax bread. Of course, you don't need to use traditional bread at all to make healthy sandwiches for lunch. You can use bagels, dinner rolls, or fajita wraps too! If possible, choose whole grains for a rich source of fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.
  2. Instead of using processed luncheon meat every day, try creating a healthy lunch idea by using leftover meat from the night before. For instance, try chopping up leftover chicken to make a chicken salad sandwich. You can make practically any kind of sandwich with leftover meat dishes. A teriyaki chicken breast, steak sandwich, or a grilled salmon fillet sandwich can be delicious!
  3. Kids love making their own foods, so a burrito or a pita pocket they make themselves can be a fun and healthy lunch option. Prepare shredded vegetables, meat, and sauce, and let the kids assemble their own lunch at school. You control what goes in it and they choose what they like!
  4. Kids love dip! Prepare diced or julienned produce to go along with a small container of dipping sauce. Or simply pack easy-to-carry fruit and vegetables like bananas, baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, and grapes. Low fat yogurt and sour cream, hummus, and tzatziki are all healthy dip choices.
  5. You can pack processed fruit in the lunch box as a healthy dessert option. Canned fruit cups in water and dried fruit are not as fresh, but they are still healthy and nutritious. Re-package these canned fruits into fancy take-out boxes, like those from Japanese restaurants, for fun and visual appeal!
  6. Try preparing healthy trail mix as a snack. Mix nuts, crunchy whole grain cereals, and dried fruits such as raisins, apricots and prunes. Just make sure to control the portion sizes!
  7. Try kiddie-size yogurts. They provide a good source of protein and calcium. If possible, choose a brand with active live bacterial cultures (probiotics) to maximize its health benefits.
  8. Water and milk are the best beverage choices for kids. Another healthy lunch box choice is soy milk in a tetra pack. If you pack a juice box on occasion, make sure to use 100 percent fruit juice. If possible, avoid sugary drinks like fruit drink, fruit punch, and soft drinks.

3 comments:

  1. hey my name is nathalie amd my name is shania we are from room eight you have a yummy looking lunch.bye

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  2. What a clever idea Miss Tyler-Smith. The lunches look very inviting. I must show your post to some of our teachers.

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  3. Thank you Fiona. I got the idea from watching an episode of Oprah where she interviewed Jamie Oliver. He spoke about the poor levels of health in American school cafetarias.

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