Dubai Preschools

Many parents wake up in the morning with plenty to do, and the most difficult part is getting your youngest child out of bed and ready for his or her day at preschool in Dubai. Parents always find that they are juggling a million things before the family leaves for school and work. Breakfast and packed lunches are the most time consuming and thought provoking, as moms try to pack a nutritious snack that their child will love.

Many children as young as two have already decided what they like and don’t like. They run away from the sound of vegetables but will try something new only if prepared to their liking. It is common for moms to find half eaten lunches after a day at nursery.

Young children require large amounts of calcium for their growing bones, minerals to keep them healthy, fiber and carbohydrates to provide the energy and protein to help in the development of their muscles. If you are a lucky mom, whose child eats “anything”, you probably find it easy to pack a school lunch. However for those moms who struggle to get their child to eat nutritious food, here are some convenient ingredients that is both nutritious and instant.

NUTRITIOUS FOODS

Flaxseeds

Flaxseeds are full of omega-3 fatty acids that help in the development of the brain. Flaxseeds are a category of plant-based food that can be added over baked goodies like pizza and pastries or substituted for flour in countless recipes like pancakes, waffles, muffins, breads, and buns.

Tofu

Although tofu is seldom considered as packed lunch, tofu is a great source of calcium, vitamin- B, protein and iron. Tofu is also a flexible ingredient, easily substituted in cooked food as cheese or meats. Tofu can be grilled or fried and added to sandwiches or eaten by itself.

Cheese

Most children love cheese and for good reason too. Cheese provides plenty of calcium needed for healthy bones, and teeth. Cheese alone or in sandwiches make great preschool snacks.

Peanut Butter

Peanut butter is full of nutrition and conveniently comes in a jar. Peanut butter is packed with fiber, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B-6, iron, carbohydrates, and mono-saturated fats. A peanut butter sandwich accompanied with a fruit will give your child almost all the nutrition they require during the day.

Nuts

Nuts contain a high nutritional value for adults and children who attend Dubai preschools. Pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts, pine nuts, cashews and walnuts are packed with nutrition; omega 3, proteins, calcium, unsaturated fats, and loads of minerals. Nuts are great for children, and are eaten as they are or topped on pastries, breads, and salads. Do consult your doctor however, as some children are allergic to nuts.

Fruits

Fruits are an important part to everybody’s health and wellness and it is no different for children. Many children are picky eaters as they are forming their opinion to certain foods and will only eat what they like. If your child does not like having fruits, introduce an all-natural fruit juice, or baking fruit pies that they enjoy.

Vegetables

It is common knowledge amongst mothers with young children who struggle to get their child to eat their vegetables. Vegetables do need to be disguised in other foods. To save on time in the morning, try baking vegetables along with cheese or tofu into a pastry or bread roll the previous night, and heating it up in the morning. The children are distracted by the convenience and cheese they will not notice the goodness of the vegetables.

Lunchtime at Kids Island Nursery is a fun activity where all the children identify and open their transparent lunch bags provided by Kids Island Nursery. Children are encouraged to open their boxes and talk about their snacks, which helps distract them from their dislikes. Our class teachers and assistants encourage your child to eat making sure they have received the nutrition they need to carry on for the rest of the day.