Loaded with nutrients and great for your digestion and overall health, pineapple is one my girls' favourite summer fruits! Last week I shared ideas for different sources of protein, in today’s post I am exploring fruit, so will share with you 12 different ideas for fruits that you can pack in your lunch box. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behaviour or unique IDs on this site. Grapes also freeze beautifully - you can eat them straight from the freezer (better than an ice pop on a hot day! Mango is the perfect summer fruit to take advantage of, especially during the back-to-school period!

Following a seasonal calendar and using produce when it's at its yummiest and highest nutritional value is a great way to provide new flavours, textures and a balanced diet to your family.Personalised advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of information under California and other state privacy laws, and you may have a right to opt out. The design is striking, the size was ok, but a bit of a squeeze when trying to fit in a water bottle (a holder on the outside would be helpful). Your donation will support the vital work of one of our amazing food charity partners: the Felix Project, Dons Local Action Group and School Food Matters. Once eaten, beta carotene is either converted into vitamin A or acts as a powerful antioxidant to help fight free radicals that attack cells in your body. As these are all ideas for the lunchbox you need to think about how best to pack them so they don’t leak and your little one can access it easily.

Today's post is another in my ' lunch box food ideas' mini-series, in which I am sharing food ideas to cover each of the five food groups that I use when packing lunches. And you can make yours however you like it best, whether it’s by cutting the crusts off or going overboard with the fillings.

The Fruit Plug Bento Box with Band and Utensils is a stylish and practical way to carry your lunch on-the-go. If needed, the almonds and jam can be kept separate by placing them in silicone baking cups before arranging. If you can't find affordable fresh apricots at your local supermarket, another great way to serve them to your family is through dried apricots. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag.

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