Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). Finding the perfect balance between nutrition and taste can sometimes be a challenge, but fear not – we've got you covered. Stick to a small match-box sized serving of cheese as it is a good source of protein, calcium and vitamins but best eaten in smaller portions as it’s also high in saturated fat and salt. Dried fruit like raisins, sultanas and dried apricots are not only cheaper than processed fruit bars and snacks but can be healthier too. Raspberries are perfect for adding to almost any sweet dish - especially desserts or breakfast treats like yoghurt parfaits.

Our resources aim to help plan and portion meals in a way that encourages healthy eating, saves time and money, and reduces food waste. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.The food groups that I try to include in every lunch, based on the UK’s Eatwell Plate recommendations are as follows: starchy foods (carbohydrates), vegetables, fruit, dairy and non-dairy protein.

Serve in rings, or chop into small pieces and mixed with other dried fruit, nuts or seeds to make a tasty trail mix. Please choose 1 portion from each of the four boxes to make a tasty well balanced lunchbox for your child. They’ve really been put to the test, not just from a kid’s perspective, but with parents too because let’s face it, we’re often the ones clearing up the mess inside. The ratings/reviews displayed here may not be representative of every listing on this page, or of every review for these listings. I love adding dried cranberries to my yummy Banana and Chocolate Breakfast Cookies recipe in my Lunchbox Made Easy Recipe Book.Every week, our veg experts work with our growers to choose the best of what's in season to go in your box. it is slightly smaller than i expected, but dont let that scare you because it surprisingly fits everything (containers, ice pack) i need for my lunch. With its multiple containers, you'll find all the space you need to pack a healthy, well-rounded lunch.

i have one concern which is if it will keep my long cold for a few hours but i will update my review once i find out. These 4 or 5-star reviews represent the opinions of the individuals who posted them and do not reflect the views of Etsy. Pick lower-fat fillings – like lean meats (including chicken or turkey), fish (such as tuna or salmon), lower-fat spread, reduced-fat cream cheese and reduced-fat hard cheese. They’re chock full of vitamins and minerals like C, K, and manganese, they’re high in fiber and may boost brain health. Coconut is full of fibre and I love adding shredded coconut to my baking, especially things like muffins or energy balls as they're great for lunchboxes too.Any veggie, like onions, bell peppers, celery, tomatoes, and corn, is a great addition to soup or chili recipes. I usually chop up lots of dried apricots and add them to my homemade trail mix or granola - so yummy! Keeping them guessing with healthier ideas will keep them interested and more open to trying things. To make sure this quality runs all the way through our business we only use suppliers who purchase directly from local farms wherever possible. As these are all ideas for the lunchbox you need to think about how best to pack them so they don’t leak and your little one can access it easily.

Your box will contain some or all of the following products dependent on seasonal availability: potatoes, cabbage, carrots, onions, apples, oranges, pears, plums and bananas. Six eating apples will make about four portions of apple sauce–so you get more than one portion of fruit in one portion of applesauce. Also great encased in jelly - pop a handful into little tubs or jelly moulds, pour over sugar-free jelly and leave to set. com is a lifestyle blog created by Estela and is bursting with delicious kiddie recipes and mommy adventures.Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. If you’ve never seen one, you just put an apple on it, they turn the handle and the peel spirals off – they love it! Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. So you get all the yumminess of apples but without the skin (not a favourite with most mini yummers) and without the worry of your apple going brown. E.g palm for protein, fist for fruit, fist for carbs, two handfuls for veg, two finger size piece of cheese, thumb-sized serving of spread.