Homeschooling has become a reality we never thought we would experience in our lifetime. Amidst these difficult times, many parents have discovered a new-found profession- of being a teacher. As our kids go to school at home now, parents can easily monitor their diet and activity. Here are some fun colorful ways you can make ‘home recess’ fun for kids.
The young active bodies need energy releasing low GI carbs, fruits, veggies and nuts (if they aren’t allergic). Don’t forget to add a ‘naughty treat’ as a reward for your child to consume all the healthy stuff FIRST.
Here’s a sample menu I had put together for my son a few years back when he was nine. Remember to add color and freshness to every meal you prep.
Monday
- Fruit break- red and green grapes
- Recess- Crackers and cheese
- Lunch- Indian lemon rice with strawberries and chocolate chips.
Tuesday
- Fruit break- banana
- Recess – rice crackers, coconut macaroon
- Lunch- Triple layered sandwich with Nuttlex (substitute for butter), peanut butter and fruit conserve.
- Snack- Trail mix and grapes for after-school hours.
Wednesday
- Fruit break- 1 Red apple
- Recess- rice crackers and cheese
- Lunch- Upma (a savoury Indian snack made of semolina)
- Snack- Trail mix and oranges
Thursday
- Fruit break- green and red grapes
- Recess- vegan homemade banana protein slices using coconut flour
- Lunch- spinach paratha (an Indian roti/flatbread) and juice
- Snack- almonds with chocolate chips
Friday
- Fruit break- 1 Red apple
- Recess- sesame snaps and cashews
- Lunch- sandwich made with a curry filling (cabbage and lentils)
One thing I did not mention was how important it is for these little bodies to stay hydrated. It took constant reminders, lots of reward stickers, h2o challenges, setting up water buddies to get my kid to consume water. Still work in progress but the results so far is amazing!
I hope this post gave you some ideas of how easily you can put a healthy meal together for your kids. Just a little bit of planning ahead and lots of love for your little ones is all it takes to make meal prepping quick and fun. Until next time,
Stay Home. Stay safe.
XOX Shom
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