It is very important to make children's lunch healthy and nutritious. The right diet provides energy to their body and fulfills their growth needs. However, today's children are more fond of eating spicy and pungent food outside instead of vegetables and healthy foods. Because of this, feeding them properly can become a challenge.
Foods to include in kids lunch
Children's lunch should include foods that are rich in vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber. Such as fruits, vegetables, yogurt, and cereals. But if children do not want to eat these things in lunch, then you can give them tasty and attractive lunch options.
Delicious and Healthy Lunch Options
Sandwiches Giving sandwiches to children for lunch can be a good option. A tasty and healthy sandwich can be prepared by mixing things like cheese, tomato, cucumber, corn and spinach with whole grain bread. It not only tastes good but is also full of nutrition.
Oats Upma Oats Upma is also a great option for children's lunch. It is made using oats and various vegetables, which makes it rich in nutrients. You can easily make it at home, but keep in mind to use limited amount of oil and spices.
Idli Idli can be a light and nutritious option for children's lunch. Idli can be given with a tadka (tempering) which includes mustard seeds, cumin seeds, whole red chilies, onions, capsicum, and tomatoes and can be served with sauces. This makes the child's lunch tasty and healthy.
Cheela Cheela is also a good lunch option. You can add capsicum, onion, tomato, and other vegetables in it. Cheela can be made with moong dal, gram flour or as per the child's choice and given in lunch with sauce. It is rich in protein and fiber.
Paratha If the child likes paratha, then you can make potato, paneer, or celery paratha. You can give it in lunch with curd or vegetables. It is a good source of protein and carbohydrates, which are necessary for the energy and growth of children.
What to keep in mind during lunch
Oily and spicy foods should be avoided as these can upset the digestive system. A light and easily digestible lunch is best. Making the lunch tasty and attractive will make children eat it happily and stay healthy too. With such healthy and tasty options, you can make your children's lunch not only nutritious but also fun for them to eat.
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