Lunch Box Worries

If your kiddo eats as little as mine, I'm sure you are really worried about how they are going to handle their lunch at school. From yesterday I've started to put her lunch in her lunch box and make her finish it all by herself. It does take quite a bit of coaxing from my end to get her to finish it. I guess by the end of this month it should be easier for her to handle her lunch.

If you are stuck with what to pack for her lunch and snack box, here are some ideas below

Snacks

Raisins, cashew nuts, walnuts, Peanuts, etc,.
Carrot sticks, Cucumber slices, French fries
Apple slices, Grapes, Banana.
Bread sticks with a dip.
Dark Chocolates.

Lunch

Curd Rice + Egg/Vegetable
Fried Rice (Put an egg anda few vegetables into it)
Chapatti rolls
Poori + Cauliflower/potato
Sandwiches (Peanut butter, jam, cheese spread)

Try the below link for kid friendly recipies
http://chennaigourmand.blogspot.in/

Try and keep the recipes simple and use easy to digest ingredients. Make sure your kid knows how to open and close his Lunch/snack box. Teach them how to use a spoon and eat without spills. Also remind them to chew well and finish their lunches.
As long as you strike a bargain between the stuff that your kid likes and healthy food, lunch boxes will be opened with a smile!

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