Mums are obsessed with this lunchbox – but can't get over one detail

Mums are obsessed with this healthy lunchbox – but can’t get over one minor detail

• An Australian mum was praised for the lunchbox she made for daughter, 8
• But some people were critical of her including raw Brussels sprouts inside it
• Nutritionist Lee Holmes previously shared what constitutes a healthy lunch 

A mum has been praised after sharing the healthy lunchbox she prepared for her eight-year-old daughter, but some parents can’t get over the fact that it has raw Brussels sprouts inside it.

The Australian woman, called Phelicity, shared a picture of her daughter Elsie’s lunchbox for school – which included the likes of some ravioli, strawberries, salami and snack bars.

But it was the inclusion of three raw Brussels sprouts that left some parents scratching their heads.

A mum has been praised after sharing the lunchbox she made for her eight-year-old daughter, but parents can’t get over the fact that it has raw Brussels sprouts (the lunchbox pictured)

‘Elsie has been on a raw Brussels sprouts kick recently,’ Phelicity posted.

And it wasn’t long before the comments flooded in.

‘I had no idea they could be consumed raw,’ one commenter wrote.

‘Good thing they’re raw because that lunchbox would smell like a big toot if they were cooked,’ another added.

A third wrote: ‘Crazy girl. I love Brussels but not raw’, while a fourth added ‘raw Brussels sprouts: Good on your kid for being able to eat them’.

What does the ideal school lunchbox contain?

* WHOLEGRAIN OR SOURDOUGH BREAD: Slow release carbohydrates help to stabilise blood sugar levels.

* PROTEIN: Lean meat, salmon, tuna, egg or tofu will help with alertness and endurance.

* HEALTHY FATS: Things like sunflower seeds, avocado and pumpkin seeds increase satiety, help to stabilise kids’ moods and boost their concentration.

* VEGETABLES X 2-3: Foods such as capsicum, carrot, mashed potato and cucumber contain fibre, vitamins and minerals kids need to keep their immune systems healthy.

Phelicity explained that Brussels sprouts are like cabbage insofar as they can be eaten raw, and they work really well ‘mixed in salads or dipped in dressing’.

‘I recommend a raw veggie salad with rustic cut vegetables for kids,’ she said.

‘Big chunks so she can pick stuff out. I have a great homemade vinaigrette dressing recipe.’ 

For Phelicity’s homemade vinaigrette, she recommends four tablespoons of white wine vinegar, four tablespoons of extra Virgin olive oil, two teaspoons of honey, the juice from one lemon, pepper, and onion and garlic powder to taste. 

‘You have to be careful with raw sprouts as they can harbour bacteria in between the leaves so they need to be washed before consuming,’ Phelicity said.

Nutritionist Lee Holmes (pictured) has previously spoken about the ‘perfect’ lunchbox and how it should be filled with plenty of different, natural colours, have separated dry and wet ingredients and plenty of fruits, vegetables and protein

Nutritionist Lee Holmes has previously spoken about the ‘perfect’ lunchbox and how it should be filled with plenty of different, natural colours, have separated dry and wet ingredients and plenty of fruit, vegetables and protein. 

‘A nutritionally-balanced lunchbox should contain an array of food from various food groups,’ Lee told FEMAIL.

She recommends plant-based treats like fresh juices and smoothies, chopped-up vegetables and hummus and seeds, as well as blueberries and strawberries over jelly and rich jams.

‘Use different types of fruits and vegetables, seeds, coconut flakes, full fat calcium rich dairy foods, protein rich foods such as meats, eggs, seed butters, pulses and tuna and oily fish,’ she advised.

They will need some form of carbohydrates and healthy fats to ensure they stay full through the long day.

Things like sunflower seeds, avocado and pumpkin seeds can increase satiety, help to stabilise kids’ moods and boost their concentration.  

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