There are lots of food choices available. However, it can sometimes be difficult to decide which foods are healthy choices. Suggestions include:

Fruit: best choices include fresh or tinned fruit. Dried fruit is sticky and high in sugar, so have it occasionally.

Vegetables: try vegetable sticks with dip or a small container with mixed vegetables such as cherry tomatoes, carrot sticks, capsicum and cucumber. Chips and packets of crisps are best left for parties and special occasions.

Dips, cheese and biscuits: pre-packaged or your own homemade versions of cheese and crackers are fine. Children enjoy mini-packaged cheeses.

Different breads add interest: include a variety of bread, especially if children begin to lose interest in sandwiches. Try bread rolls, pita bread, flat bread, bagels, fruit loaf or buns, focaccias, scones, pikelets, muffins, crumpets, crispbreads, rice cakes or corn thins.

Vary the fillings: fillings can include peanut butter, cheese (try different types), tuna, egg, sliced cold meats, baked beans, grated carrot and lettuce, chopped roast meat with pickles or chutney, and avocado. Dips like eggplant, chickpea (hummus), cucumber, yoghurt (tzatziki) or spinach also make good spreads.

Muffins and cakes: try making your own muffins and cakes as a great way to include more fruit and vegetables. Examples include sultana, carrot, zucchini, banana or pumpkin.

Source: http://www.stuff.co.nz

Source: Better Health Channel