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FOOD GROUP 1
CEREALS, BREAD AND
POTATOES
“"Include
a Starchy Food for Energy”.
Bread and bread rolls—try to choose wholegrain varieties now and
again.
Wholegrain scones or crackers can be an alternative to bread.
Experiment with pitta breads, wraps or bagels.
Brown soda bread is another healthy option.
Cooked rice or pasta salads would help to keep lunchboxes
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FOOD GROUP 2
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
“Include some form of fruit
or vegetable for vitamins, minerals and fibre.”
Fresh fruit is now common in school lunchboxes—apples, bananas,
oranges, pears and grapes.
Add some salad vegetables e.g. lettuce or tomato to sandwiches,
rolls, pitta pockets and wraps.
Include celery sticks, carrot sticks, cherry tomatoes or sweet
peppers in the lunchbox.
Peas, sweet corn or peppers could be mixed through rice or pasta
salads.
Vegetable soup is another tasty option from this food group.
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FOOD GROUP 3
DAIRY PRODUCTS
“Include some dairy products, for healthy bones and
teeth”.
Include a carton of yoghurt, fromage frais or a yoghurt drink.
Cheese could be included in sandwiches or on crackers.
Include some cheddar cheese cubes, cheese triangles or cheese
strings.
Cheese at lunchtime can help prevent tooth decay.
Include milk as a drink.
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FOOD GROUP 4
MEAT, FISH AND
ALTERNATIVES
“Include a Protein Food for
Growth”
Protein foods for lunch include meat, e.g. ham, chicken or
turkey and fish, e.g. tinned tuna or salmon.
Protein alternatives to meat and fish would include eggs, nuts
(preferably unsalted), beans and pate.
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