{"id":26820,"date":"2021-01-05T11:43:52","date_gmt":"2021-01-05T09:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/blog\/?p=26820"},"modified":"2021-01-15T15:43:50","modified_gmt":"2021-01-15T13:43:50","slug":"easy-nutritious-back-to-school-lunch-box-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/easy-nutritious-back-to-school-lunch-box-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy &#038; Nutritious Back-to-School Lunch Box Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thinking of healthy and exciting packed lunches for your child can be a daily challenge. It&#8217;s easy to fall into the trap of stuffing your child&#8217;s lunch bag with\u00a0pre-packaged salty and sugary snacks, but\u00a0trust us, with this easy lunchbox guide you won\u2019t need to!\u00a0Bin the soggy sandwiches and get inspired by these simple, fast and delicious ideas to bring new life to the dreaded lunchbox.<\/p>\n<p>For a perfectly balanced lunchbox try to use a combination of high fibre whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, lean protein, while keeping an eye on the nutrient count of sugar and salt included. Here are some quick and easy options for you to include in your child\u2019s lunchbox:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-29375 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/food_eating-300x205.jpeg\" alt=\"food healthy\" width=\"705\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/food_eating-300x205.jpeg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/food_eating-768x524.jpeg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/food_eating.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 <strong>A salad wrap:<\/strong> Made with a healthier brown wrap and packed with\u00a0lots of crunchy vegetables for texture as well as cheddar cheese and hummus for a flavour hit.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 <strong>Omelette in a bun:<\/strong> A hearty omelette roll can either wrapped up for a satisfying veggie-packed lunch. Fill the omelette with juicy cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta and spinach for a mouthwatering bite.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 <strong>Sweet potato chips:<\/strong> Instead of the usual packet of Simba chips, try a healthier alternative like sweet potato chips. This super-simple veggie snack takes no time to make. Just thinly slice a sweet potato and roast in olive oil \u2013 no added salt is needed. Air-popped popcorn is another great alternative to chips.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 <strong>Fresh fruit<\/strong> cut into quarters with a small natural yoghurt.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Gluten-free or sugar-free\u00a0<strong>oat and chocolate chip cookies: <\/strong>Hit your local health store for some great healthy biscuit alternatives or <a href=\"https:\/\/fitfoodiefinds.com\/100-whole-grain-chewy-oatmeal-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">make your own with this recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30411 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookies-300x240.jpeg\" alt=\"cookies\" width=\"704\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookies-300x240.jpeg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookies.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Children often mimic the dietary habits of adults, so it\u2019s important for your child to learn the value of healthy food at home. For example, if you\u2019re looking for healthier snacking options then why not spend some time with your kids trying out different snacks this weekend? 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