Healthy Lunches in Our School
We have a NUT/NUT PRODUCTS BAN due to having a number of children with severe nut allergies.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
As part of our Health Education, we have a “Healthy Lunch Policy” in Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh. There may be exceptions to this policy on certain days throughout the year – e.g.; Party day/tour day/Friendly Friday – your child will be informed in advance if such days occur.
We are grateful for your co-operation and support as we implement this policy, which in the long-term benefits the childrens’ attitudes, eating habits, concentration in school and of course their health.
Foods to Avoid
AVOID FOODS HIGH IN SUGAR AND SALT CONTENT!
- NO……… sweets, chocolate, buns, bars, cereal bars, cake, biscuits, popcorn, crisps etc., gum, winders, chocolate spread, chocolate/sprinkle yoghurt, nuts.
- NO……… minerals, cans, glass bottles.
- RECOMMENDED DRINKS… milk, water, soup.
- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED……. we recommend at least one or two fruits/raw vegetables be included daily.
Some Lunch Ideas
- VEG - Celery sticks, carrot sticks, cucumber pieces, cherry tomatoes, pepper strips, hummus.
- FRUIT - Fresh fruit, fruit segments, fruit salad, dried fruit.
- DAIRY - Plain yoghurts.
- PROTEIN - Add salad mix, meats, tuna, beans, cheese, egg.
- CARBS - Bread (brown is best), scones, pitta bread, whole-wheat wraps, plain rice cakes, pasta/noodle dish.