EXAMPLE OF A KIDS DAY OF EATING

Breakfast

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Morning Tea

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Lunch

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Afternoon Tea

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Dinner

Our household is BUSY, and I’m sure yours is too… so the meals within this category needed to tick all the boxes – quick and easy, filling, adaptable to both the adults and kids, able to make in bulk for easy reheat-able meals, AND taste amazing!

To transition your kids I recommend the cold turkey approach! All members of the family must be on board and consistent, it is very confusing for a child when the whole family yo-yo diets, make this the change that sticks! Remove all the temptations from your home so there is just no other options, and make sure Mum and Dad lead by example!!! Of course the odd treat or ice cream here and there is perfectly fine, just ensure this is something you get when you are out once a week – do not have these things in the house!

I promise you – no child will lie down and starve when there is food available! Although you may go through a few tantrums and possible detox symptoms… I promise you, your child will surprise you and start to eat healthy meals. As their taste buds rapidly change, and their bodies start to thrive – they will start to crave delicious whole-food meals. The more time that passes before you make this change - the harder the change will be. Be patient and kind, but do not cave. This incredible change you are bringing to your home will be well worth it for every single family member. If you or your child are really struggling through this process, please reach out for guidance and support.

Adults to follow the serving size recommendations on each recipe, but kids may need smaller servings dependant on their age and activity level – I recommend your child following 3 smaller sized main meals and 2 smaller sized mini meals per day - breakfast / morning tea / lunch / afternoon tea / dinner – No snacking between meals times, and do not give alternatives!

Older children that can eat larger servings may be able to just follow the two mains and one mini – dependant on their activity level, highly active children have highly active metabolisms, meaning they use their energy rapidly and need more, food more often.

Following RESET you will see a dramatic change in your child’s behaviour and mood, they will sleep better, and have longer lasting, but balanced energy! Illnesses and conditions like asthma, eczema, or digestive troubles will very likely decrease or disappear.

Follow our lunchbox ideas for school days to ensure you are fuelling your children with PROTEIN + FATS + FIBRE… this combination is proven to promote brain development and growth along with focus and balanced long lasting energy levels!

Around these lunches I would be adding a breakfast before school – an afternoon tea after school – and dinner at night. If your child has not finished their school lunch - this should be given as their afternoon tea.

These lunchboxes are recommended for children aged 3 - 12, simply adjust the quantity to suit your child’s age and activity level. For older kids and teens I recommend bringing main meal leftovers to school in reheat-able containers (this is also the recommendation for working parents).

School Lunches