Healthy
Lunchboxes
Top tips & ideas for a yummy, healthy lunchbox
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Adding lots of vegetables to a couscous salad is a great way of helping your child achieve their 5 fruit & veg a day
Choose your fruit and vegetables carefully. Don’t buy fruit and vegetables that are overly ripe unless you are sure that you will use them quickly
Not only is it important for the number of sugary foods or drinks eaten to be reduced, but also for teeth to be cleaned twice a day so that the time teeth are exposed to sugar is reduced
Remember popcorn is a choking hazard for children under 5 years old. If your child is in this age group, please swap this snack

Some children may not want to have milk, it is fine for them to have water instead. Try to include cheese or yogurt though so your child will still have some dairy in their lunchbox
To make this lunchbox suitable for children from aged two to teenagers, go to the Portion Size page.
The Things to Consider page will also help parents with younger children to cut food appropriately, making sure lunchboxes are safe.


Recipe: Couscous Salad
Serving:
Preparation time:
Serves 1
15 mins
Cook time:
15 mins
Difficulty rating:
MEDIUM


METHOD
1. Cook the couscous according to the packet instructions and allow to cool
2. Prepare your chosen vegetables and additional ingredients by cutting into bitesize pieces
3. In a bowl mix the cooled couscous with your chosen vegetables and additional ingredients
4. Mix in your chosen dressing