DélKertész: Healthy snacks, happy children – this is how more vegetables will be included in the box from September this year

Many people wouldn’t think so, but up to 30-40 percent of children’s daily nutrient intake comes from these lunch and snack packages, so it doesn’t matter what they contain. These snacks are a great opportunity to get more fiber, vitamins and minerals into children’s bodies – emphasizes dietitian Vivien Enyingi, which is particularly important, since we need to provide as many useful nutrients as possible for the developing body. In addition, vegetables in the snack box help develop healthy eating habits and also provide a more balanced energy intake.

3×3 a day – a simple rule that can also be applied to snacks

The recommendation that it is worth eating three types of vegetables or fruit three times a day is becoming increasingly well-known in our country. This simple principle can be easily incorporated into the contents of morning or afternoon snack boxes, especially if the ingredients are colorful, fresh and delicious. The goal is to make vegetables a natural, lovable part of everyday life, not a mandatory element. 3×3 a day is not a strict rule that must be followed, but rather an inspiring framework that can help make meals more varied, joyful and healthier.

Vegetables that children will not push aside

Children are often distrustful of green foods – especially if they are vegetables. However, when it comes to sweet, crunchy snacks that come in an easy-to-eat form in the snack box, they can be surprisingly open. A handful of date tomatoes or some sweet pepper strips with a sandwich will make your lunchtime more friendly. The same goes for cucumber slices, especially if you serve them with a little yogurt dip. You don’t have to overthink it: if the food looks good, is easy to eat and doesn’t require much fuss, it’s much more likely to be eaten.

Sandwich Magic – help for parents, joy for children

Conscious eating starts with the right ingredients. DélKertÉSZ’s seasonal selection, the Sandwich Magic box, contains vegetables such as date tomatoes, sweet TV peppers or California and capybara peppers, which are not only nutritious but also particularly well-suited to children’s tastes. These vegetables, with their naturally sweet taste and pleasant, crunchy texture, make vegetables easily acceptable to children, making them an ideal choice for school. The advantage of the box is that you don’t have to separate the ingredients – just wash them and they’re ready to go in the kids’ lunch boxes.