Nutrition Ideas For Children
Posted in Health and Nutrition on 06/09/2010 06:28 am by Steven Nerenberg
SAHM (or dads) – especially those who’s children don’t eat table food yet: What do you eat for lunch?
I am getting bored of the ideas that usually have for lunch. I will often eat leftovers from the previous night’s supper if there are some or make up quick things like soup, tuna or salmon or turkey sandwiches, pastas, fruit, yogourt, raw veggies, etc.
I am looking for healthy ideas (especially because I am breastfeeding and need the nutrition for my little one) that are quick & easy to make for one person. Just having a salad doesn’t cut it for me though. I usually need some carbs or something as I have a fast metabolism.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions!!
How about hard-boiled eggs? You could eat them plain or make a sandwich with egg and cheese on a bagel or English muffin. Prepare a bunch of eggs ahead of time, and then it’s really easy.
What about peanut butter? You could eat it on a sandwich, plain or with jelly. I’m also a big fan of PB and banana or PB and apple sandwiches. Or you could put a scoop on a plate and dip some carrots, celery, and apples in it.
You could buy a couple frozen microwave meals for a little variety. They’re obviously not quite as healthy as what you could make at home since most are high in fat and sodium, but they’re fine for a change now and then. I buy veggie burgers or chicken patties sometimes to have a hot sandwich at lunch. Again, not the healthiest option, but probably better than fast food. And speaking of fast food, don’t be afraid to pick up a lunch once in a while — there are plenty of healthy options out there depending on what’s in your neighborhood.
As for sandwiches, there are lots of ways to add variety. Try a different kind of bread — bun, pita, bagel, tortilla, etc. Use different veggies — tomato, cucumber, peppers, chopped carrot/celery, lettuce, spinach, etc. Try different condiments — mustard, mayo, Ranch dressing, hummus, etc. Use different meats or cheeses.
Add more fruit variety to lunch, too — grapes, apples, oranges, bananas, berries, melon, pears, etc. Sometimes just adding one new food to a meal makes it seem less boring.
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