Preparing your child's lunchbox is just another thing on busy parents ' massive midweek to-do list, along with the school run and helping with homework. It can be hard for mums and dads to think of exciting and new items to include in the lunchbox, particularly because they should be packed with foods that will keep the kids full, be something nice for them to eat - while also being healthy. While it's important to make sure your child enjoys what they are eating, it turns out a nutritionally unbalanced packed lunch can actually disrupt a child's learning and development.
It's no shock that what we eat affects our physical and mental health, both of which impact our learning. So according to nutritionists at Bulk.com , making certain food swaps in your child's packed lunch can help them really thrive.
Some clever food switches can help prevent brain fog, boost energy and help them think more clearly in class. One delicious snack you should include in your child's lunchbox is bananas. The experts said: "Bananas are easy to include in your child's packed lunch as no preparation is required.
Bananas are great for energy, as they have fibres that help the body absorb the natural sugars in the banana slowly, preventing an energy crash, which can keep them going in lessons. This makes a perfect snack before lunch, at break time." Another snack to include is dried mango, which is a "great alternative to sweets" as they are "extremely chewy and sweet".
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