Nutrition
There is so much in the media about having a healthy diet, eating our 5 a day, and ensuring the packed lunches we eat are healthy and nutritious.
Some of us are still left feeling a little confused as to what it all means. Here we look at these topics and we explain it all to you.
Why is it important that the lunchbox is healthy?
The two main aims of the lunchbox:
1 to provide fuel
2 to keep you alert, concentrating right through to the next meal. More
What should go in a healthy lunchbox every day?
We are always looking out for more information to make it easy when preparing packed lunches. We found this chart and wanted to share it with you immediately! It's really useful at a glance to see what is healthy and what is not so healthy in a lunchbox. More
5 a day explained
What is the 5 a day? Five a day is government initiative to encourage more fruit and vegetables to be eaten in the UK. More
What is the portion size of your 5 a day?
Each of the following is considered to be one portion, and the aim is to have five of these a day: More
Water - key facts you should know!
We are always told "You don't drink enough water!" Here are some interesting facts on water, that may start you thinking why water is so important to us. More