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Episode 53: Packing a Healthy Lunchbox
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Packing a healthy lunchbox is important because it is a significant percentage of the food our kids eat overall. If they are missing out on wholesome, nutrient-rich food in their lunch box, their overall nutrition will be suffering - both their macronutrient balance and their micronutrients (the vitamins and minerals).
So it is really important that we make an effort to make sure that our kids' lunchboxes contain nutrient-rich foods to:
- Support sustained energy;
- Support their mood and behaviour;
- Support their learning and concentration;
- Support their immunity and gut health and;
- Their overall growth and development
In this episode, I talk about:
- What is typical in a standard Australian lunchbox (and we give examples), including things like:
- White bread sandwiches;
- Packaged food;
- And, only a little bit of fruit and veggies.
- The biggest mistake that I see parents make in terms of the food in they are putting in lunchboxes
- Plus, the first tweak you should think about that will improve the overall nutrition in a lunchbox.
Looking for Healthy lunchbox inspiration? We have dozens of lunchbox recipes in the Natural Super Kids KLUB, click here to find out more.
This episode is proudly sponsored by my membership, the Natural Super Kids Klub. If you would like to become a member of the Klub to get more helpful resources to help you raise a happy and healthy family click here and pop your name on the waitlist.
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