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In "Healthy Lunchboxes for Kids" Amanda Grant shows you how to make fuss-free lunchboxes in next to no time. For busy parents, it's hard to know what to pack in your kid's lunchbox. Despite our best intentions, we often send our kids to school with lunch that may not necessarily provide them with the nutrients they need to keep them alert and active through the afternoon. Amanda shows you just how simple it can be to give your child an exciting, but healthy lunch. There are simple ideas for sandwich fillings, salads, filling soups and healthy sweet and savoury snacks, as well as nutritional tips. It is the ideal guide for busy parents, with over 75 recipe ideas.
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Amanda Grant is a broadcaster, food writer, mother of three young children and 'one of the country's leading children's food educators' (delicious magazine). She has written several books including Grow It, Cook It with Kids for Ryland Peters & Small. She writes the Junior food pages for delicious magazine. Amanda is heavily involved in the first dedicated Children's Food Festival and travels the UK teaching children about good food and nutrition. Her television credits include GMTV's 'Back to School Campaign'.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is an excellent book. It contains simple and easy ideas. I was stuck on cheese sandwiches most days, but this has inspired me to experiment much more, and gives me great ideas on how to sneak healthy ingredients into their lunches. Some I try several times at home first, to make sure they're used to it before having to eat it at school. You can borrow it from the library first (my friend had done so) to try before you buy.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Great lunchbox ideas for people who have no clues and are not too fussy, but with regards to the "healthy" part of the title I was a bit disappointed. The book was nicely presented, glossy pages and photographs make it very appealing.
This book would have been great in the 80's when the food pyramid with its "5 carbs a day" recommendations was thought to be the ultimate in nutrition. Today however, the food pyramid may be the link to obesity levels soaring in America today.
While the author does have some sound nutritional recommendations such as fruit, and salad there are others that are warning bells.
For more health conscious parents, watch out for the following:
1. She recommends 5 carbs a day from the white bread, potato, pasta, rice, cereal category. There is not much in the way of whole grains, and more complex carbs, except possibly in the brown bread sandwiches. You will find pizza's, biscuits and sweet popcorn. In the intro she mentions that the processed white carbs will probably increase blood sugar surges, but then goes on to gives some recipes for these.
2. Lots of cheese, sausages, bacon and other processed meats make an appearance. These are full of nitrites.
While there are some good ideas, a savvy parent has to work around some of the ingredients. On the plus side you won't find chicken nuggets and fries and other high end junk food.
This book would have been great in the 80's when the food pyramid with its "5 carbs a day" recommendations was thought to be the ultimate in nutrition. Today however, the food pyramid may be the link to obesity levels soaring in America today.
While the author does have some sound nutritional recommendations such as fruit, and salad there are others that are warning bells.
For more health conscious parents, watch out for the following:
1. She recommends 5 carbs a day from the white bread, potato, pasta, rice, cereal category. There is not much in the way of whole grains, and more complex carbs, except possibly in the brown bread sandwiches. You will find pizza's, biscuits and sweet popcorn. In the intro she mentions that the processed white carbs will probably increase blood sugar surges, but then goes on to gives some recipes for these.
2. Lots of cheese, sausages, bacon and other processed meats make an appearance. These are full of nitrites.
While there are some good ideas, a savvy parent has to work around some of the ingredients. On the plus side you won't find chicken nuggets and fries and other high end junk food.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book should be entitled 'Healthy lunches for Kids of all ages'. I first saw this book in the library and there were so many lovely recipes in it I thought I must get it. Sticky Gingerbread, delicious with custard and the recipe makes 2 loaves so one can be frozen. Cereal bars, much better than any you can buy and you know what goes in them. These are just a couple of my favourites. With so many ideas for snacks, sandwich fillings, soups, salads etc, stay at home lunches are more interesting and enjoyable even for a couple of OAP's. I have reccommended it to all my friends young and old.
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brilliant
this book is really good. it is not like other disapointing lunch box book that you buy and dont get new ideas. it is packed with new tasty ideas that are healthy . Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jon
Some fantastic ideas
This is an excellent book. I try hard to make sure my daughter's lunch box has variety from day to day, but it can be hard to think of new ideas - many books I've looked at seem to... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mopp
A huge relief!
Straightforward, simple, and full of good ideas.....Takes the stress out of having to think about what to pack each day. Can't recommend highly enough!
Published 8 months ago by estoin8
Good, but not perfect
I like some of the recipes in this book, but to me it is a bit basic. If you have never packed anything other than a cheese sandwich and a chocolate bar - this book is a must have,... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Zånnie
Excellent book - lots of ideas!
This book is really good value. I wanted some inspiration to try and get my children's lunchboxes a bit healthier, but also I didn't want them getting bored with the same food... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Laura Winter
Brilliat
When you're stuck what to make, trying to find something different, this book is excellent.
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