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& OPINION * BACK- -T0- SCHOOL LUNCH ADVICE FROM REGISTERED DIETITIAN 5 2 PACKING LUNCHES 3 SCAN BE A § CHALLENGE, & ESPECIALLY FOR 5 PICKY EATERS, @ WRITES BRITTANY & MCMULLAN Can you believe back-' to school season is almost here? The return to Toe regular routine can be ex- citing and yet overwhelm- ing when thinking about all the prep that has to be done for our little ones. .cking lunches can beone of those challenges, espe- cially When vo have a ry specific Soa preteonece, Asa reg- istered dietitian, here are my top lunch packing tips help make it a bit less daunting: AVOID LABELLING FOODS AS "GOOD" OR "BAD" - While it may be unintentional, clas- BRITTANY MCMULLAN Column sifying food as "good" or bad" can negatively impact your child's relationship with food, causing them to fear certain items. There is aplace for all foods ina bal- anced diet. TRY TO LET GO A LITTLE - Re- member, you can't control whether your child will anything, you've packed in their lunchbox. Your role is to provide them with a va- riety or nutritious options from all the food groups. Your child's role is to de- cide what is eaten and how much. As hard as it is to be- . they really won't let themselves go hungry! LEAD WITH THE FAMILIAR - When encouraging kids try new foods, pair food they love with a new food they haven't tried before. Does sec- tions with ft ruits, “crackers and cheese that you know your kids will eat while re- serving a section for anew veggie! Involving your kids when creating the weekly grocery list will make them feel more involved in their food choices and more like- ly to try new items they have selected. REMEMBER THAT EVERY- ONE'S APPETITE FLUCTUATES - just like your appetite, a child's appetite isn't always the same. One day they might be eating a lot and another day they aren't hungry. rowth spurts, level of physical ac- tivity, and what they have eaten the day before can Scan to Download and read your FREE copy today! Inside are mall the ingredients for insidehalton.com of-a-kind adventure. One New Hamburg * INDEPENDENT .ca 022 VISITOR GUIDE 2022 VISITOR GUIDE (ATH 0.4. New Hamburg + HSBNevr.. ean how hungry, they ry packing a fall ot snacks so A ee options in case they aren't hungry enough for a full Nui utrition looks differ- ent for every a so if you're strug; with your child's nutrition, I am here to support your ‘amily in your unique nu- trition journey. Asa regis- tered dietitian at Zehrs Bolton, I provide a range ofservices, suchas virtual or in-store one-on-one consultations, store tours, and recipe ide: ‘0 dis- cuss, book an Spoon. ment with me at zehrs.ca/ dietitians. At this time of year, it is also important to remem- ber those in the communi- ty that are not so fortunate. Research shows approxi- mately one million Canadi- an children live with food insecurity every day. For ildren whose families might struggle to put food on the table, back-to-school is a welcome time when they will have easy access to school meals thanks to President's Choice Chil- dren's Charity. Their pro- gram is essential to helping children learn, — and to Ensure nO child in mmmunity goes hungry, consider do- hrs during the Million Hungry Minds campaign, between September 8 and 28. CHEESY CAULIFLOWER FLATBREAD gy iovlarili + Quarter head cauli- seid 1cup packed, shredded peeled Yukon Gold potato + 1/2 cup shredded moz- zarella cheese +1 tbsp rice flour +1 free-run brown egg - e ret Hiei Freheat oven to 450" 2 oa?) king sh¢ with parchment paper. 2. Trim green leaves away from cauliflower. Cut into even-size florets. Place in food processor; pulse on and off until cauliflower bits are half the size of ‘ins of rice. You should have 1 cup (250 mL). Place in microwave-safe bowl. Cook on. high fe for 3. minutes, stirring fway, or unt soft and cooked through. Transfer to large bowl and set aside to cool. 3. Squeeze excess water until combined. Pour onto prepared sheet. Press into an ll-inch (28 em) cir 4. Bake in centre of oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden and crispy. Using tongs, carefully flip over; cook: for 7to 10 minutes lon- gel until golden and crispy. Remove from oven. Flip over to original side. Cool slightly. Cut into six equal wedges. Brittany McMullan is a registered dietitian at Zehrs Bolton. Connect with the author via zehrs.ca/ dietitians.