Inside a healthy lunch box

Packed lunches can be fun, healthy and tasty too!

Choose something from each of the four main food groups, put in a drink and away you go!

: 1. Fill you up foods
Use plenty of bread, rolls or pitta to make a sandwich and give you energy. For a change use pasta, potato or rice to make a salad.
: 2. Fabulous Fillings
Meat, fish and eggs are a good source of protein and are great in sandwiches. These foods help children to grow.
: 3. Dairy Delights
This group is important for growing children; the calcium in milk, cheese and yoghurt helps your children’s bones to grow strong.
: 4. Feeling Fruity
Eating 5 portions of fruit and vegetables everyday helps you to stay fit and healthy. Try to include fruit or vegetable sticks in the lunchbox.
: Drinks
Choose from: Milk | Pure Fruit Juice | Water | Sugar Free Squash
: Want a Treat?
This group includes fatty and sugary foods, e.g. cakes, biscuits, crisps and chocolate. Eat less of these foods!