Back to school: what does your child eat when going to school?

With the start of the new school year, parents are often faced with the question, “What should I put in my child’s lunchbox?”. Choosing the right food for children is crucial to provide them with the energy and nutrition they need throughout the school day, without risking health issues. Dr. Dejeu’s team, the most sought-after bariatric surgery team in Romania, made up of top specialists in nutrition and dietetics, comes to your rescue with some practical and healthy suggestions.

Dr. Mihaela Martin, nutrition specialist and dietician in the Doctor Dejeu Team, gives us some simple and quick recipes that are suitable to be taken to take away by your little one. These recipes are not only tasty and balanced but also easy to prepare, making them ideal for busy parents.

Nutritious Packed Lunch Sandwiches

1. Cream Cheese and Ham Sandwich

Ingredients:

– 2 slices whole wheat bread

– Cream cheese

– Pressed ham/musk fillet or chicken breast pastrami

– Lettuce leaves

– Cucumber slices (raw or pickled, as preferred)

– Pepper strips (your choice)

Preparation: Spread the wholemeal bread slices with cream cheese. Add ham, lettuce leaves, cucumber slices and pepper strips. You can cut the sandwich into cubes and place them on toothpick sticks, alternating with cucumber slices or pepper slices for a more attractive look.

2. Avocado Paste and Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients:

– 2 slices whole wheat bread

– Avocado paste

– Lettuce leaves

– 2 slices of cheese

– Green cucumber slices

Preparation: Spread the slices of wholemeal bread with avocado paste. Add lettuce leaves, cheese slices and cucumber slices. The sandwich is ready to pack and is perfect to give your child a balanced and nutritious meal.

Delicious School Lunch Sticks

1. Tortilla with Cream Cheese and Cold Steak

Ingredients:

– One tortilla

– Cream cheese

– Cold strips of steak

– Finely sliced lettuce

– Cucumber or pepper slices (to taste)

Preparation: Spread the cream cheese on the pastry, add the cold steak strips, finely chopped lettuce and cucumber or pepper slices. Roll the tortilla and cut into halves or smaller pieces for easier eating.

2. Tortilla with Avocado and Tuna Paste

Ingredients:

– One tortilla

– Avocado paste

– Tuna in its own juice

– Finely chopped lettuce or salad mix

– A little crumbled cheese on top

How to prepare: Spread the avocado paste on the pastry, add the tuna, lettuce and sprinkle the crumbled cheese on top. Roll the tortilla and it’s ready to pack.

With extensive experience in bariatric surgery, pshichological and nutritional support, the Dr. Dejeu team is dedicated to providing the best solutions for the health and well-being of their patients. No matter what nutritional or health needs your patient may have, the Dr. Dejeu Team is there to help you make the best food choices for you and your family.