Monday 1 May
Welcome back to Minus 5 Monday! We are excited to have you and your children on board. What we aim to achieve with our sugar reduction programme is to make a nations children, parents and teachers aware of the amount of sugar in the food that we are consuming and the associated health risks.
You will soon start to see our -5 label appearing on food and beverage items with 5% or less sugar making it easy to identify better options when grocery shopping. Our children are a great place to start, they absorb so much information, but they need your support to start making the right choices regarding their diets.
So let's make a difference, send your children to school on Monday with the best lunch possible and start making a difference! We have got some great information on the subject from our Nutritionist Stacey (www.mykidslickthebowl.com) and 3 amazing lunch box options from Geraldine (www.facebook.com/Thelittlekiwilunchbox) all depending on how adventurous your feeling. Don't forget! There will be certificates in every class for the best lunches.
Stacey 's Nutrition Blog
Share the sugar revolution
Easy Peasy - Suggestion #1
Share the sugar revolutionLow sugar uncle tobys cheerios, Bobby banana , honey dew melon , cucumber, celery
lettuce wrap - iceberg lettuce, grated carrot, grated cheese, Get real food smugglers - panko crumb smugglers
Ingredients used in this recipe
Preparation
Bake the real food smugglers according to directions. You can keep them cooked in the fridge for up to 3 days to make them move convenient.
Peal your lettuce leaves and layer two together, inside the leaves add grated carrot and grated cheese (and other fillings of your choice). Add your nuggets on top of your fillings and top with a little dressing if you desire. These will need to be kept chilled, use either a insulated lunch bag or ice pack.
Additional Notes
To make lunch box packing quicker you can always pre-grate and or cut your fillings and have them in the fridge ready to go.
I'm feeling adventurous - Suggestion #2
Share the sugar revolutionApple, Pineapple, carrot, cucumber, Dairy Works cheese and crackers
Rice paper rolls - Avocado, cream cheese, snow pea sprouts, vermicelli noodles, salmon
Ingredients used in this recipe
Preparation
soak rice paper for 30 seconds, lay flat on a damp tea towel. Place fillings in the middle. Roll the sides over, then roll the bottom over top. Roll the entire roll till it is closed. These will need to be kept chilled, use either a insulated lunch bag or ice pack.
Additional Notes
The filling possibility for rice paper rolls are endless and its also great to add a little dipping sauce with them such as soy or a Thai dressing. Try finding ones that are below 5gms sugar per 100gms.
I'm am expert - Suggestion #3
Share the sugar revolutionGold kiwi fruit,Blueberries, Green capsicum, Nice and natural salted caramel bar
Lentil burgers - Lettuce, tomato, beetroot, cheese, lentil pattie
Ingredients used in this recipe
Preparation
1 cup cooked lentils
1/2 cup wholemeal bread crumbs or gluten free crumbs
1/4 finely chopped onion
1/2 tsp crushed garlic
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tbsp chia seeds
Salt and pepper to taste
In a small cup or bowl mix chia seeds with 2.5 tbsp water. Allow to thicken (takes about 3mins).
Finely dice onion and crush garlic. Add ALL ingredients into a food processor or blender. Blend for about 30-60 seconds. Separate mixture into 1/4 or 1/2 cup size and roll into balls. Flatten. Oil a non stick oven dish. Add flattened patties. Bake in a pre heated oven at 200'C for 15 - 20mins, flipping patties half way through. Allow to cool.
Keep in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 6 weeks.
Additional Notes
You can also make these patties tablespoon sized and eat them on their own or put them into wraps or salads.
Please check with your school before bringing any bar or product containing nuts.
