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A mother has divided opinion after sharing a photo of her son’s very healthy school lunch box, which includes salmon, eggs, strawberries, mango, vegetable straws and broccoli.
The Australian woman, named Katie, posted a snapshot of her preschool-age son’s lunchbox on Facebook, before she was inundated with comments from other parents who said their children would never eat such a healthy selection of foods.
‘Here we go again. Lunch for my preppy. All set for week two,” Katie said alongside the picture of the midday meal.
A mother has divided opinion after sharing a photo of her son’s healthy school lunch box, which includes salmon, eggs, strawberries, mango, vegetable straws and broccoli (the lunch in the photo).
Lunch consisted of a no sugar added yogurt, hard boiled egg, salmon, cheese, broccoli, crackers, vegetable straws, strawberries, mango and a healthy slice.
While many were quick to praise Katie’s efforts, writing comments like “this looks good” and “I’m super jealous,” others admitted their kids wouldn’t eat it.
“I’m sad my dear son would never eat any of it,” wrote one mother. “Everything would come home intact.”
Another added: “My son would only eat the treats here.”
While a third posted: ‘Gee I wish mine would eat that. Any advice?’
Katie admitted that children are unpredictable and while hers will eat these foods, he will not eat “meat of any kind, pasta, chicken nuggets, sandwiches other than spreads, rice, pancakes, or hot foods.”
“He doesn’t eat normal food,” she said, adding that “eating is best” and that children should eat what they want if they are irritable.
Earlier, dietitian Susie Burrell (pictured) shared her top tips for creating a healthy lunch box and why it should include protein, fat, dairy, vegetables, fruit, and some sort of treat.
Previously, dietitian Susie Burrell shared her top tips for building a healthy lunch box.
“Swapping staples like white bread, snack bars, and high-sugar fruit drinks for more nutritious options like whole wheat bread, whole-grain snack bars, and low-sugar drink options makes for a much more balanced and nutritious lunch box.” Susie told FEMAIL.
“And if you still want to make sure they get excited about your lunch, one of the easiest ways to make it more appealing is to mix in as many shapes and colors as you can: think brightly colored veggie sticks, chopped fruit, cheese cubes, and sandwiches.” cut into different shapes.’
The dietitian recommends getting kids ‘involved’ with their lunch boxes as much as possible, allowing them to choose something they want to include (a nice lunch box pictured).
Susie recommends getting kids ‘involved’ with their lunch box as much as possible by letting them choose something they want to include in it and allowing them to decorate and personalize their lunch box with stickers and art.
“One of the cheapest and easiest ways to get kids involved in their lunches is by baking at home,” she said.
“Try to make a batch of mini fruit muffins or banana bread every few weeks and freeze so you always have a delicious, nutritious and inexpensive snack ready to go.”
Finally, the dietitian shared the ideal lunch box formula that you must follow every day to be successful.
“Stick to a whole grain sandwich or wrap, one fruit, one vegetable, one dairy and one treat and you’ll always be on the right track with a tasty and nutritionally balanced lunch box,” said Susie.
“Occasional treats go a long way to get kids excited.”