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Simple Formula For A Balanced Lunch Box

Simple Formula For A Balanced Lunch Box

  • Post published:February 2, 2021
  • Post category:Meal Planning
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One of my most frequently asked questions is "what One of my most frequently asked questions is "what can I give my family for lunch that is NOT sandwiches?".⁠
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I've created a simple, nutritionally balanced formula that makes it easy to put together healthy lunches.⁠
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I have included a one-week sample menu that you can follow. Or let your kids choose from the options on the printable list (link in bio) to ensure that they actually eat their lunch!⁠
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#lexislunch #lunchbox #kidslunchbox  #kidslunch #healthy #healthykids #nutrition #healthysnack #healthylunchboxideas #parentinghacks #healthymeals #bentobox
Cremini, shitake, oyster, enoki, or portabello. It Cremini, shitake, oyster, enoki, or portabello. It's no secret that I love mushrooms!⁠
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What's your favourite mushroom? And how do you prepare it?⁠
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If you need some fresh ideas head over to the link in my bio for a variety of mushroom recipes.⁠
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@freshmushroomssa #lexislunch #freshmushrooms #mushrooms  #mushroom #fungi #shrooms
You know that feeling of frustration when you're a You know that feeling of frustration when you're about to start cooking dinner and a kid says "I'm hungry!".⁠
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Or when they're in bed, you're about to turn the light out, and they say "I'm hungry!".⁠
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Almonds are a great snack to have on hand for those moments! ⁠
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At times when I don't want Lexi to eat but she is asking for a snack, I give her 1 almond for every year of her age. This has always worked for us and been just enough to satisfy her. ⁠
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Try it!⁠
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#lexislunch #almonds #kidssnacks #healthysnacks #nongmo #organic #kidsfood #kidsinthekitchen
This week Americans celebrate national chili day. This week Americans celebrate national chili day. We think it’s a holiday worthy of celebrating here too with a delicious mushroom chili.⁠
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It's the perfect rainy day comfort food!⁠
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Link in bio.⁠
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#lexislunch #samfa #freshmushrooms #nationalchiliday #chiliday #mushroomchili #chiliconcarne #mushroom #mushrooms #deliciousmushroom
I've often spoken about the importance of family m I've often spoken about the importance of family meals.⁠
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Family meals are an important way of creating a family narrative. It's a time to discuss the day, tell stories, and bond with our children.⁠
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Sunday lunch at my grandparents (with my many aunts, uncles and cousins) was an important part of my childhood. ⁠
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Happy Sunday!⁠
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Love Candice⁠
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#lexislunch #sundayfunday #familytime #sundaylunch #familymeals #parentingtips #parenting #healthykidsmeals #healthykids #kidshealth
Happy Saturday!⁠ ⁠ #lexislunch #coffeelover #s Happy Saturday!⁠
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#lexislunch #coffeelover #saturdaymorning #morningcoffeebreak #coffeetime #lightboxquotes
The Clean 15™ (which is also a trademarked term) The Clean 15™ (which is also a trademarked term) describes the fifteen fruit and vegetable that have the lowest amount of pesticide residue.⁠
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In 2020 they were:⁠
Avocado⁠
Sweet Corn⁠
Pineapple⁠
Onion⁠
Papaya⁠
Sweet Peas Frozen⁠
Eggplant⁠
Asparagus⁠
Cauliflower⁠
Cantaloupes⁠
Broccoli⁠
Mushrooms⁠
Cabbage⁠
Honeydew Melon⁠
Kiwi⁠
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While these crops have fewer pesticides it is still important to buy organic where possible. Many of these crops, particularly corn, are genetically modified. ⁠
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#lexislunch #cleanfifteen #organic #organicfood #saynotogmo #homegrown #healthyfoodforkids #kidshealth #familyhealth⁠
Something most people don't know about me is that Something most people don't know about me is that I have traveled to Thailand a lot!⁠
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After all these years I am just as obsessed with Thai flavours as I was after my first visit.⁠
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This Thai chicken soup is authentic, simple, and hearty. So much so that we even enjoy it on rainy summer days. Afterall, who wants to wait for winter to enjoy soup?!⁠
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Link to the recipe is in my bio.⁠
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#lexislunch #thaifood #foodietravels #authenticthaifood  #sodelicious #quickdeliciousdinner #foodforkids #familydinner #mealideas
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