Our resources aim to help plan and portion meals in a way that encourages healthy eating, saves time and money, and reduces food waste. Keeping them guessing with healthier ideas will keep them interested and more open to trying things. Let’s start with what we liked – the labelling compartments make you think about eating more healthily, helps aid a balanced, portion controlled lunch time meal and the personalisation element was a hit with our little one. Whether squeezing it in before the school run in the morning or before bed on busy midweek evenings, preparing your child's lunchbox can seem like just another thing on the list. This Bento Box is perfect for packing a healthy and delicious meal for work, school, or any outdoor activity.

The guide shows how much of what we eat overall should come from each food group to achieve a healthy, balanced diet. You may be surprised at the variety your kid will eat when they’re hungry at school since fruits are jam packed with fiber and natural sugars that are nutrient dense! When cutting in half, use a small sharp knife to cut a zig-zag pattern for extra pretty fruit (check out how I made them into kiwi dinosaur eggs!For example, if your child only ever gets fed bananas as fruit, they may become quickly sick of that fruit and refuse to eat it or refuse to eat other fruit as they've only ever had the one option. Apples and bananas are not good options as they will have turned brown by the time you open your lunchbox. This great value for money lunch bag was one of our top picks – its pretty basic, but light weight, spacious and easily portable. Add these 12 Essential Lunch Box Fruits to your child’s lunchbox to give them an energy boost this school year!

g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Pour into your drinks bottle, or invest in a reusable drinks pouch, which are brilliant for smoothies. I love adding watermelon to things like smoothies, ice lollies or even summer salads to freshen up my family's diet and get some extra hydration in their meals and snacks.Your Fruit and Veg Box will always supply you with a seasonal range of fruit and veg, so you can enjoy fresh and tasty fruit and veg delivered directly to your door. And you can make yours however you like it best, whether it’s by cutting the crusts off or going overboard with the fillings. This fruit, cheese and cracker box inspired by Starbucks' bistro boxes is a fun and healthy alternative to your standard sandwich. I will be finishing this series next week with a selection of 12 different dairy options that are perfect for packed lunches.

Serve oranges sliced - like grapes, they freeze well and can be added to a lunch box straight from the freezer, to be nicely defrosted by lunch time.

Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Top Tip: To create fun-shaped food that will help your child get creative with their food and enjoy their mealtimes more, check out our BLW Crinkle Cutter! Stick to a small match-box sized serving of cheese as it is a good source of protein, calcium and vitamins but best eaten in smaller portions as it’s also high in saturated fat and salt.