What are some good food choices for lunch boxes?
Jamie Oliver: For starters, a great sarnie is a must but make sure it has variety. Try different types of breads, like a lovely ciabatta or sun-dried tomato. And experiment with the fillings so they don’t become boring. Jamie Oliver: “Kids are more likely to enjoy eating healthy food if they have had some input, and have an understanding of where it’s come from.” Fruit is also an obvious choice, but less obvious are unusual fruits like kiwi or mango, which make a change from an apple or banana. Try to include some salads in there, too. Put the leaves and tomatoes in a bag with a separate container of salad dressing so kids can mix their own salads! Making a good lunch isn’t necessarily about using unusual or less obvious ingredients, but rather using a variety of the obvious. What are the toughest hurdles parents face when trying to get their kids to eat healthy? Why is it so hard? One of the toughest hurdles is teaching kids to enjoy healthy home-cooked dinners, especially if they are
