Packed lunches should include

Packed lunches should limit / avoid

• At least one portion of fruit and one portion of vegetable or salad every day
• Meat, fish or another source of non-dairy protein, every day. Non-dairy sources of protein include lentils, kidney beans, chickpeas, hummus and falafel
• An oily fish, such as salmon, at least once every three weeks
• A starchy food, such as bread or pasta, rice, couscous, noodles, potatoes or other cereals, every day
• A dairy food, such as milk, cheese, yoghurt, fromage frais or custard every day
• Water, still or sparkling, fruit juice, semi skimmed or skimmed milk, yoghurt or milk drinks and smoothies
• Acceptable snacks include: seeds, vegetables and fruit (with no added salt, sugar or fat). Savoury crackers or breadsticks served with fruit, vegetables or dairy food are also a good choice

• Crisps
• Confectionery, such as chocolate bars and chocolate-coated biscuits
• Sweets
• Cakes and biscuits are allowed, but these should be part of a balanced meal
• Meat products such as sausage rolls, individual pies, corned meat and sausages /chipolatas should be included only occasionally

• We are a nut free school – please do not send in any food containing nuts. This includes Nutella and other chocolate spreads.