Now that the kids are home longer than usual, food becomes such an important commodity. Staying at home all day will require them to eat more so it is important to make them eat healthily.

Here are tips to help you plan the menu for a balanced diet this long holiday period or break.

How To Plan The Menu For A Balanced Diet For Your Kids This Long Holiday (Third Term Holiday)

Plan your meals

To feed your holidaymakers right you have to plan your meals. Draw a timetable for what you will cook each day and week. This will ease your grocery shopping.

Shop the week before 

Buying the items you need ahead of time validates that you are going to respect your food timetable. It gives you time to pre-prepare your meals and ingredients so that you cook easily. 

Prioritize fruits, vegetables and proteins on the menu

To help your kids have a strong immune system, include fruits and vegetables in their diet. Also have lots of protein in the form of snacks such as fried groundnut, coconut sweets, etc. 

Cook the favourite meals of your kids

Including their favourite meals guarantees that they will eat enough on certain days. This is necessary for kids who are very picky with food.

Be intentional about including variety in your menu for better nutrition

Be creative with your recipes to help kids eat more

Planning your menu and shopping the week before helps you make better food choices. Also, being intentional about what you eat and how you eat is very helpful to eating well.