"Let's do lunch" can mean many things. But for most of us, preparing for that nourishing break can be a challenge. Whether packing up a satisfying lunch box for the kids, making sure a hungry teenager eats the right stuff or wrapping up something appealing to take to work, menus often need inspiration. So we've asked the experts for suggestions. Here's their array of dishes that everyone will look forward to and solve the what-to-pack-for-lunch dilemma.
Nutritious lunch box
• Please kids when they get tired of sandwiches and send hot pasta dishes in vacuum flasks. To boost nutrition, prepare the dish yourself using whole wheat pasta. Throw in some vegetables, such as tomatoes and celery, to liven up taste and add nutrients.
• Make cream-type soups richer by using milk instead of water. The added calcium is great for growing bones and healthy teeth.
• Boost nutrition in sandwiches by gradually switching to whole grain breads. Whole grains are an important source of fuel and a good source of needed fibre. Try adding more vegetables to the sandwiches, just like they do in the submarine shops.
• Switch to whole grain baked items, such as Mini Carrot Cranberry Muffins, instead of store-bought chocolate-covered bars and bakery items.
• Increase nutrition in drinks by packing beverages that are 100 per cent pure fruit juice or cold milk.
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