10 Tips for Children to Eat Well at School

  One of the everyday situations we face as parents is feeding our children, especially when it comes to eating well at school. Many of us worry about what they eat and how much they eat. The truth is that it is completely normal, but we must also know that the child will consume enough food throughout the week for good development. We have 10 tips to make eating well at school one less worry for you: Respect your child's appetite. Even though it may seem complicated, it is important that if your child is not hungry, you do not force them to eat. This often happens when they return the lunch you prepared with so much love. Give them the opportunity to ask for the food they want to take and the amount. Make it a routine. To ensure better nutrition, you should maintain a consistent routine regarding their meals, even on days when there is no school. Be patient when introducing new options. If you try to make their lunch varied and encourage them to eat different things at school, it is likely that not all options will be appealing at first, but be patient; this will help them get used to trying new things, and you will find out what they like to eat and what they don’t. Make lunch fun. Children are very visual; try to pack colorful foods and fun shapes for them to be excited to eat. For example, a dinosaur-shaped sandwich, fruit shaped like flowers, etc. Let them help prepare it. Involve your children more and let them participate in making their lunch. They can suggest what they would like to take or spread jam on bread, etc. Many simple ways that do not pose any danger to them. Lead by example. It is of utmost importance for children that if you want them to have healthy habits at school, those same healthy habits must exist at home. If they do not see you consuming fruits, vegetables, and healthy foods, they will hardly be encouraged to do so. Be creative. When cooking, integrate these foods, such as pasta with vegetables or cereal with fruit, so they get used to these flavors, and if you send them for lunch, even if it is just fruit or vegetables with lime, they will have no problem eating them. Don’t offer desserts as a reward. If you encourage children to eat dessert as a reward, you will be sending the message that it is the best food before fruits and vegetables. It is better to avoid giving them many sweets so they don’t misinterpret the situation. Reduce distractions. As we have mentioned, we must get them used to the idea that during mealtime, lunch, breakfast, or dinner, eating should be the priority. Stick to the routine and don’t let them see you distracted with other things like your phone, phone calls, etc. Don’t buy fast food. Fast food often contains a lot of fat. To ensure your children have healthy eating habits at school, they should be accustomed to consuming enough fruits and vegetables at other times of the day. Try different foods; if they don’t like them or don’t want to eat, make them stay at the table until everyone has finished; perhaps their appetite will kick in during this time. In summary, everything our children do at school is a reflection of what we allow them to do at home. To eat well at school, they must eat well at home.   Some ideas for your child's lunch: Fiber Cookies. This cookie recipe is high in fiber for those who love desserts but don’t want to gain weight. Nutella Rolls. Delicious for your children's lunch! Dried Bananas. A delicious and nutritious snack of dried bananas for your children. Dried Apples. Dried apples are a very nutritious lunch for your children. Dried Kiwi. Prepare these dried kiwis for a nutritious lunch that your children can take to school. Strawberries with Cream. It is an easy and delicious recipe for occasions when you don’t know what to serve for dessert after a snack; how delicious. Colorful Fruit Cocktail. A delicious and colorful fruit cocktail that all kids will love. Prepare this recipe for lunch, dessert, or as a light dinner. Fruit and Vegetable Skewers for Lunch. The best part of this fruit skewer recipe for lunch is that you can prepare them with the fruits or vegetables your kids like most and decorate them as you prefer. Melon and Watermelon Flowers. To send your kids to school with a very healthy breakfast for lunch, I recommend these delicious melon and watermelon flowers. Dried Apple Bites. So your children can enjoy some nutritious snacks, try making them some super tasty dried apple bites. If you want to see all our recipe options, click here