NHS Offers Lunchbox Suggestions to Help Children Achieve Their Five A Day
# NHS-Approved Lunchbox Ideas Help Kids Eat Their Five A Day
The NHS is promoting an effective lunchbox idea to help children enjoy healthy meals. The guidance suggests that parents can include various dips and vegetables in lunchboxes to encourage kids to eat more fruit and vegetables.
Parents can easily add items like cherry tomatoes, carrot sticks, cucumber, celery, and peppers to their children's lunchboxes. "Cherry tomatoes, or sticks of carrot, cucumber, celery and peppers all count towards their 5 A Day," according to the NHS.
Including a small pot of reduced-fat hummus or other dips can also encourage kids to eat vegetables. "Adding a small pot of reduced-fat hummus or other dips may help with getting kids to eat vegetables," the NHS advises.
For fruits, options like chopped apple, satsuma segments, strawberries, blueberries, halved grapes, or melon slices are great choices. The NHS recommends, "Try chopped apple, peeled satsuma segments, strawberries, blueberries, halved grapes or melon slices to make it easier for them to eat. Add a squeeze of lemon juice to stop it from going brown."
Additionally, a small pot of tinned fruit in juice—not syrup—makes for a convenient and healthy treat. "A small pot of tinned fruit in juice – not syrup – is perfect for a lunchbox and easily stored in the cupboard," states the NHS.
This article is for general information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always speak to a GP or qualified health professional about your own health.