Question

planning a menu for school canteen ​

Answer 1

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In general a menu should offer your customers several items that remain the same, with variety provided by specials that are for sale only at certain times or on certain days of the week. Seasonal fruit, whole or cut into appropriate sized pieces, should always be available.

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Here are some healthy canteen options and ideas. If they’re available at your school canteen, these are the options to go for

Sandwiches, rolls and wraps

Sandwiches, rolls and wrapsEncourage your child to choose a multigrain, wholemeal or high-fibre white sandwich, roll or wrap. Healthy fillings include salad and lean chicken or beef, fish, eggs or lentil patties.

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Cold food

Cold foodYour canteen might serve fresh salads, sushi or rice paper rolls – yum!

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Hot food

Hot foodHere are some healthy hot food options:

➡fresh soups with wholemeal bread rolls on the side

➡pasta or lasagne with fresh tomato, bolognaise or vegetable-based sauce

➡lentil and vegetable hotpot

lentil and vegetable hotpotvegetable, chicken or beef curry with rice

lentil and vegetable hotpotvegetable, chicken or beef curry with ricerice or noodles with lean meat and vegetables.

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Snacks

SnacksIf your child wants to get a snack from the canteen, encourage him to choose options like these:

➡fruit salads or whole fruit

➡reduced-fat yoghurt and fruit

➡air to popes popcorn (not cooked in oil)

➡reduced-fat cheese with pita or wholemeal ➡crackers

➡vegetable sticks with dip

➡boiled eggs

➡raisin or fruit bread.

raisin or fruit bread.It’s a good idea to pack a bottle with tap water for your child to drink and refill throughout the day. This is always healthier and cheaper than buying drinks from the canteen. But if your child wants to buy a drink at the canteen, encourage her to choose water or reduced-fat milk and soy drinks.

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