T Department of Health and Human Services , has released a Pick & Mix 1-6 poster , which provides a
BUILDING HEALTHY
LUNCHBOXES
How can families create healthy lunchboxes ? The Healthy Eating Advisory Service explains .
he Healthy Eating Advisory Service , which is part of the
T Department of Health and Human Services , has released a Pick & Mix 1-6 poster , which provides a
range of ideas and practical tips to inspire families to create healthy school lunchboxes .
The message is simple :
For a healthy lunchbox pick and mix , something from each group 1 to 6 !
Pick and mix one tasty option from each of the food groups below to create a healthy lunchbox every day :
GROUP 1 Fruit Think fresh , frozen , pureed and canned in natural juice .
GROUP 2 Vegetables , legumes and beans Offer different types and colours .
Milk , yoghurt , cheese and GROUP 3 alternatives
Choose from soy , rice , oat and almond based products with at least 100mg of calcium per 100mL / g . Remember that reduced fat options are best .
Lean meats and poultry , fish , eggs , GROUP 4 tofu , nuts and seeds , and legumes / beans
Of course , if your school has a nut-free policy , peanut butter and other nuts should not be included in your child ’ s lunchbox .
GROUP 5 Grain ( cereal ) foods
This includes breads , cereals , rice , pasta , noodles , polenta , couscous , oats , quinoa and barley . Wholegrain and / or high fibre varieties are best .
GROUP 6 Plain water
Choose from tap , spring , mineral , soda and sparkling . Develop the habit of offering water as the drink of choice .
You can download and print your own free copy of the below Pick & Mix 1-6 poster at heas . health . vic . gov . au . Why not keep it on your fridge as an easy reminder of healthy lunchbox ideas ?
14 YMCA HEALTHY LIVING MAGAZINE AUTUMN 2017