Back to School – Feeding the Brain

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The end of August sparks a very familiar time in a parents’ life: Back To School Prep.  We all know how important it is to send your kids off with their necessary materials (ie. notebooks, binders, pens, pencils) but it’s equally as important to send them off with nutritious food and snacks to make sure your child’s growing body and brain is properly fueled for the day.

Here are some helpful health tips:

  • Breakfast IS the most important meal of the day! Start their day off with a nutritious breakfast. Add some fruit to their favourite foods and make sure their breakfast has some protein to fuel their day.
  • Pack their healthy lunches Together.  Getting your kids involved in planning their own lunch is one of the best ways to ensure they’ll actually eat it. Even young children can choose from healthy options.
  • The Ease of Leftovers! If you’re working hard to prepare a healthy dinner, why not pack leftovers for their lunch. Use a thermos for hot foods or a container for cold.
  • Nutritious Snacks– such as fruit, veggie sticks, cheese- can help keep them satisfied between meals and also provide energy and important nutrients.  Understanding what foods your child likes and doesn’t like can ensure their snacks are enjoyed.
  • Avoid high sugar, high fat and coloured snacks as they only provide short term energy and can impede on a child’s ability to focus during class.  Studies have shown a correlation between behavioural conditions, such as ADD and ADHD, and the additives, preservatives and artificial colours found in many candies and childrens snacks.
  • Plan Ahead– prepare lunches and snacks the night before to avoid a stressful morning rush.  Stocking the fridge with fresh foods at the beginning of the week, chopping up fruits and veggies, preparing sandwiches and packing up leftovers the night before are all great ways to make preparing healthy lunches easy.

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