Category: Healthy Tips
Add some colours to their lunch boxes!
I use coloured wraps to brighten up the kids lunch boxes…I know they are getting their vegetables and they are impressed with the colours! – Shellie, ON... Read More
It’s the Mix and Match Dempster’s Lunch Time Solution!
It’s no secret that I am practical. Notice the name of my blog? I am forever looking for easy choices to simplify parenting. Making lunches is no exception. So, if I was an inventive and real foodie – I would have whipped together a taste sensation lunch that everyone will devour. However, my kids don’t appreciate my culinary prowess. They are boring eaters – which means I am resorting to being a mom getting through every lunch one at a time.... Read More
Jam it up!
Because most schools are now nut free, I often make Jam Wrappers for their lunch boxes. I use small whole-wheat tortillas and spread with 1tbsp of cream cheese and 1tbsp of Jam. I then roll them up tightly and put them in their lunch box. – Lee-Ann, Ontario... Read More
Butter replacement
Use an avocado instead of butter on a bread or wrap to add more nutrition.... Read More
It’s easy, scramble up some eggs!
With Dempster’s wraps, it’s easy to make a late morning snack for the kids. Scramble up some eggs and wrap them up with alfalfa sprouts. Don’t forget the mayo and ketchup – Serena, BC... Read More
Simple Replacement for Calcium Boost!
Give your kids more calcium by replacing romaine lettuce with baby spinach.... Read More
Mix fruits with honey over sugar treats!
In place of sugar treats, cut up a variety of in season fruits with a tsp of honey mixed together to munch on as a treat. The kids not only get their sweet fix but they get their daily serving of much needed fruits that the Canada’s Food Guide suggests.... Read More
Keep Sugar to a Minimum
I try to keep sugar to minimum – one small juice box a day MAXIMUM. I prefer they drink water (and I provide plenty) or eat the actual fruit itself.... Read More
Sneaky Veggie Tip
Sneak in those veggies when you can! As much as kids might love meat and cheese sandwiches - add some lettuce at least, to provide a serving of vegetables. As well, add a couple slices of cucumber or tomato with dip. Every veggie counts!... Read More
