Many Move Well Eat Well schools have some type of daily fruit and veg break. Most of the time, schools ask carers to send along some fruit or vegetables for their child to enjoy in the break. Sometimes, schools provide fruit and vegetables for students to enjoy.

What do I send for fruit and veg break?

Your school should provide you with some guidance as to what you can send, but here are some ideas to get you started:

Fruit

• Fruit like bananas, grapes, apples, pears or strawberries can be easier for children to eat and can be eaten with their hands.Fruit that can be a bit harder to eat (like oranges, kiwi fruit or mangoes) can be chopped and sent in a container (remember to pack a spoon or fork!).
• Frozen fruit can be convenient – take frozen berries out of the freezer the night before to defrost in a container in the fridge.
• Tinned fruit is also a great option. Choose one without any added sugar.

Vegetables

• Try snow peas, sliced cucumber, carrots, celery or cherry tomatoes.
• A homemade mashed avocado or pumpkin dip can be a great addition to veggie dippers like carrots.