Contents: Vegetable soup, potatoes and pork meat with vegetables, and a donut.
Source: S.K.
Notes: Mmm, donut. That looks like an awesome meal.
Czech Republic School Lunch - Meat and Potatoes
Contents: Vegetable soup, potatoes and pork meat with vegetables, and a donut.
Source: S.K.
Notes: Mmm, donut. That looks like an awesome meal.
Czech Republic School Lunch - Pea Soup
Contents: Pea soup, beans with tomato sauce, an apple, and two slices of typical Czech wheat and rye bread.
Source: S.K.
Notes: At first I thought, gross, beans with tomatoe sauce. But then I thought, well, that's all baked beans and chili are. Wonder what it tastes like?
Czech Republic School Lunch - Pasta Bake
Country: Czech Republic
Source: S.K.
Notes: That pasta looks like it would be really good. Interesting.
Czech Republic School Lunch - Spinach Soup
Contents: Spinach soup and pasta with cheese and ham.
Source: S.K.
Notes: "Lunch is always (in every school-primary, secondary, colleges) served on ceramic dishes and with metallic cutlery. There are very strict rules applied on nutritious content of the meals. That's heritage from our socialistic past; when a huge attention was payed on what kids are eating. Most of the kids eat at school canteens (it's convenient and cheaper for their parents). The lunch consists always of a soup and a main course. Then usually there is a sallet, or a fruit (whole piece, not cut) and/or a desert (the desert can be a chocolate bar, or flavoured sweet cheese or a cake). Main courses can be also sweet-for example pancakes or dumplings. In most of the canteens children can choose from at least two main courses (they should select it a few days earlier in the digital system so the ladies know how many meals approximately they should prepare). As for drinks, there is always tea and water with sweet syrup on tap and cacao if sweet buns are for lunch. The costs are donated by the state (I think it's a half of the total cost of one meal), children have to pay an amount according to their age. Children or parents pay for the lunches in advance, at an office or by a banking transfer. Current prices at one of the schools:
ages:
7 – 10 $1
11 – 14 $1.25
15 and more $1.50
Current average wage in the Czech Republic is about $1100 per month"
USA School Lunch - Chili Dog and Fries
Contents: Chili dog with cheese, French fries, milk.
Source: ?
Notes: I like chili dogs, but yeesh. Also, I think this lack of variety is pretty typical. I'm fine with chili dogs every once in a while, but include some carrot sticks with it, or a side salad.
Stinky Kids
Let's be honest, most kids don't shower after gym class, and that can lead to some pretty smelly kids. Furthermore, some kids may get to school before they realize that they didn't wear deodorant, and now they are stuck at school smelling like an old sock. This got me thinking about the idea of schools keeping something on hand for these situations. Perhaps trial sized deodorants, body sprays, or body wipes. QwikShower Wipes were nice enough to send me a sample of their body wipes, and I think they could be a great possibility. I skipped a shower yesterday, and used one of their wipes, and my wife never noticed. Or at least, she was kind enough to not say anything. What are your thoughts on this? I think it could save a lot of kids some teasing and embarrassment, not to mention the convenience of using a spray or a body wipe.
Also, if you want more information on QwikShower Wipes for your own kids, you can visit them online at http://www.qwikshower.com/. The wipes are 1 for $1, 10 for $7, 50 for $29 and 100 for $49.
Also, if you want more information on QwikShower Wipes for your own kids, you can visit them online at http://www.qwikshower.com/. The wipes are 1 for $1, 10 for $7, 50 for $29 and 100 for $49.
Singapore School Lunch - Mushroom Spaghetti
Country: Singapore
Contents: Mushroom spaghetti, chicken chop and potato wedges.
Source: Anonymous
I think a great point is raised here. Just because good food is provided doesn't mean it will be eaten. There also has to be education and support of healthy choices at home.
Singapore School Lunch - Fried Anchovies
Contents: Fried anchovies, omelette, cabbage stir-fry with tomato and beansprouts, and chicken chop.
Source: Anonymous
Notes: "In Singapore, the school canteen consists of several stalls selling different types of food, run by different individuals. It's rather like a mini foodcourt. Students are free to purchase anything they fancy. There are national guidelines in place to ensure that the food is healthful. Some schools go the extra mile - they ban deep-fried food and processed meats.
I say all these to explain my husband's hodge-podge lunch. As a hungry visitor, this is what he had:
At the Muslim food stall, he bought a plate of fried rice with three sides - crispy fried anchovies, omelette and cabbage stir-fry with tomato and beansprouts - for $2.
He walked his plate over to the Western food stall, bought Chicken Chop - minus the trimmings - for $1. He notes that the chicken is skinless.
Then, he walked over to the Snack stall and bought 2 pieces of Garlic Bread for $1. The Garlic Bread never made it into the picture."
Singapore School Lunch - Chicken Chop
Contents: Chicken Chop with gravy, potato wedges, buttered garlic toast, cucumber slices and a squirt of chilli sauce.
Source: Anonymous
Notes: "This meal was purchased in a primary school for $2 (about USD 1.50). This is an 'upsized' portion. The regular student portion probably has one piece of chicken and cost $1.50 (USD 1.15)."
USA School Lunch - Pizza and Fritos
Contents: Pizza, rice crispy treat, fruit cup, chocolate milk, carrots, ranch, Fritos, celery with peanut butter and raisins (ants on a log), fruit roll up (?), and a mystery item by the pizza.
Source: ?
Notes: Man that is a lot of food and calories. Why is this student eating so much food?
USA School Lunch - Fried Chicken and Mashed Potatoes
Country: USA (private school)
Contents: Chicken, carrots, mashed potatoes and water.
Source: Anonymous
Notes: Classic school fare. Healthy? Sure. The healthiest? No, but certainly reasonable.
USA School Lunch - Turkey Sandwich and Fruit
Contents: Turkey and cheese sandwich, cucumber and mixed fruit.
Source: http://easylunchboxes.smugmug.com/ Thanks Kelly L.!
Notes: Classic, delicious and healthy.
France School Lunch - Poultry and Potatoes
Contents: Poultry, potatoes, vegetables, salad, cheese, dessert.
Source: ?
Notes: Not unlike something you would order at a restaurant. Any guesses as to what is for dessert?
USA School Breakfast - Yogurt Parfait
Country: USA
Source: http://betterdcschoolfood.blogspot.com/2010/08/whats-for-breakfast-granola-parfait.html Thanks Ed!
Notes: Look at the awesome success that Ed Bruske has had in making lunches in Washington DC more nutritious! When he first started his campaign, kids were being served packaged Pop-Tarts, muffins and cookies for breakfast.
USA School Lunch - Chips and Corn
Country: USA
Source: http://betterdcschoolfood.blogspot.com/2010/08/is-there-enough-corn-on-this-tray.html Thanks Ed!
Notes: Well, let's look at the positives here. The chips are corn chips, which are preferable to most potato chips. There are black beans, which are big in nutrients. The meat is turkey, which is lower in fat. The corn is still on the cob. Bananas are great for you. And finally, the milk is low fat. Baby steps.
USA School Lunch - Fruity Bento
Contents: Grilled cheddar & anjou pear on whole grain sandwich rounds (carrot face with strawberry smile), celery, carrots, dip, blackberries, vanilla yogurt (blueberry/strawberry face), green apples, and strawberries.
Source: Thanks Shannon! http://bentolunch.net/ and http://twitter.com/shannoncarino
Notes: Man, this lunch is loaded with fruits and veggies. I know my son would absolutely devour this, and I think most younger kids would as well, before they become too attached to sugar and fat. Shannon made this for her 4 year old son.
USA School Lunch - Chef Salad
Contents: Layered chef salad (lettuce, thinly sliced cucumber, carrot, grilled chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, boiled egg, two blueberries (just for looks) and tomato slice), homemade blueberry bread, honeydew, and strawberries. Not pictured: container with dressing for the salad.
Source: Thanks Shannon! http://bentolunch.net/ and http://twitter.com/shannoncarino
Notes: These bento style lunches seem to be very popular these days. They are certainly a far cry from the bologna sandwiches and carrot sticks I ate growing up. Perhaps this is something my wife and I will have to try when our kids are old enough for school.
USA School Lunch - Pasta and Fries
Country: USA
Contents: Pasta with cheese sauce, broccoli, salad, chocolate milk, and fries.
Source: ?
Notes: Pasta and fries? Carb overload. Not the best looking veggies, but there are two servings.
USA School Lunch
Contents: Pasta salad (olives, tomatoes, red peppers and chick peas), popcorn, apple slices, parmesan cheese, caramel sauce for the apples, organic fruit leather.
Source: Lea
Notes: That pasta salad looks great.
UK School Lunch - Vegetarian
Contents: Potato, peas, some sort of pudding, and your guess is as good as mine on the last item. I do know, however, that it isn't meat, as this is a vegetarian dish.
Source: ?
Notes: I appologize for not posting recently, I've been busy hauling my family and I across the country, but we finally made it to Ohio.
USA School Lunch - Soup and Salad
Country: USA (Florida) (Private School)
Contents: Soup, salad, water, orange slices, bagel (stuffed?), and ranch dressing.
Source: Thanks Zeviac
Notes: It looks like the bagel might be stuffed with something.
South Korea School Lunch - Rice abd Soup
Country: South Korea
Contents: Rice, soup, salad and melon.
Source: ?
Notes: The soup looks awesome. Anyone know what is on/in the salad?
Kenya School Lunch - Avocado
Country: Kenya
Contents: Avocado
Source: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nyota,_Kenya_02.jpg
Notes: Obviously pretty scant, but certainly nutritious. When malnutrition is so widespread, the fats from the avocado are invaluable. From Wikipedia: About 75% of an avocado's calories come from fat, most of which is monounsaturated fat. Avocados also have 60% more potassium than bananas. They are rich in B vitamins, as well as vitamin E and vitamin K. They have a high fiber content among fruits - including 75% insoluble and 25% soluble fiber.
Deep Fried Butter
That is disgusting! Everyone knows that margarine is much better for you. Obviously not a school lunch, but I still figured you would be interested.
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