Nutrition

Nutrition

· All natural ingredients
· Absolutely no concentrates
· Vegan
· No palm oil

At Fearne & Rosie we’re all about jams that burst with fruity goodness. We pack each jar with more fruit helping everyone to eat a little healthier. Great tasting jams that are big on fruit and even bigger on flavour!

Top Tips for balanced lunchboxes:

We’ve teamed up with Children's Nutritionist (RNutr), Laura Matthews, to offer some top tips for healthier lunchboxes that won’t break the bank…

- Keep lunch boxes varied with different breads such as a seeded bagel, multigrain wrap or a crusty roll, there’s so much choice these days!

- Opt for wholegrain where possible, as it’s higher in fibre too.

- Packed lunches don’t always have to be sandwich based; last night’s pasta or pitta pizzas will hold up well and are helpful if you’re working to a budget.

- Aim to include a portion of dairy food, such as a carton of plain milk, yoghurt or cheese. Or opt for fortified dairy alternatives if following a dairy free diet.

- Use a crinkle cutter on fruit and veg sticks such as watermelon or cucumber to add an extra point of interest!

-Keep your cupboards well stocked with tinned foods, they’re an economical option and handy when you’ve run out of fresh food.

Tinned pear or peaches in juice rather than syrup (due to the reduced sugar content) are a great addition to a packed lunch.

- Instead of including sugar-filled biscuits and chocolate bars, why not try swirling a spoonful of reduced sugar jam, such as Fearne & Rosie Strawberry Jam through plain yoghurt and stir through a crushed oatcake for extra crunch? This would be delicious too with strips of pancake or apple sticks for dipping!

- Don’t forget cutlery (wooden, not plastic) and of course a paper napkin to wipe up sticky hands!

- Think about batch baking some healthier sweet treats such as traybakes, muffin and scones that can be stored in the freezer – this is a great way of saving a few extra pounds.

- And if baking doesn’t take your fancy, then there are lots of ‘no bake’ recipes online to try too.

- When it comes to your weekly food shop, remember buying larger size formats of lunchbox staples (e.g. jams and spreads) works out more cost-effective overall and will obviously last a lot longer too!

- For younger children include a joke or lunchbox love note that they will enjoy finding and showing off to their friends! Think ‘You’re dino-mite’ or ‘I love you berry much’!

Laura Matthews, Children's Nutritionist (RNutr).