A mother was left brutally embarrassed after proudly showing off the elaborate meals she prepares for her nine-year-old son.
Alexia Gallegos, from the USA, is a mother of three, but it was her eldest daughter’s school lunch that took the internet by storm.
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The foodie, who is a proud stay-at-home mum, insists that “school lunches don’t have to be cold and boring” and regularly shares her lunchbox packing routine.
One of these videos posted on her page I saw mom prepare a baked potato, covered with delicious pieces of steak, some shrimp, broccoli, grated cheese and a pinch of herbs to finish.
“Baked potato for victory”, wrote Alexia in the caption of the videoeveryone marveled at his cooking skills.
After packing the main course into a pink lunch box, Alexia – who has gained more than 132,000 followers – began stuffing an assortment of snacks into her nine-year-old daughter.
These included the following: a container of delicious pistachios, Haribo Goldbear sweets, a packet of chocolate-covered dried strawberries, a packet of roasted seaweed with some sea salt sprinkled in as well, as well as a packet of ”Veggie” straws. .
Alexia didn’t stop there, as she also added more snacks for the child, including two Ferrero Rocher chocolates, a Kinder Joy chocolate, a jar of jelly and beef jerky.
That little girl is still sitting in the cafeteria eating lunch
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The day’s elaborate lunch box was completed with a box of gummy pizza chocolates and strawberry and cream Tic Tacs.
After packing up all the food, Alexia included the viral Stanley flask filled with ice cubes shaped like adorable butterflies, water, and a cute handwritten note that read, ”Hey gorgeous, you’re worth it ALWAYS! Keep being you! Love, Mom.”
But despite the mother’s best intentions, thousands of other Instagram users expressed utter shock, particularly criticizing the portion sizes and nutritional value of the sugary snacks.
One person said: ”Sorry, I feel bad saying this because you look so happy and made everything with love… but that’s so much food… also so much sugar for one day…”
Another agreed, adding: ”All the plastic waste… and wouldn’t one kind of candy be enough? No apple, no banana….”
Someone laughed: ”Is she going to school or building?!”
A fourth wrote: ”That little girl is still sitting in the cafeteria eating her lunch.”
“I’m not sure if we’re trying to kill her with diabetes or room temperature shrimp,” one reviewer wrote.
Healthier lunchbox recipes
- Cabbage salad with cheese and whole wheat pitta
- Creamy hummus dip with pitta bread and vegetable sticks
- Egg and lettuce mayonnaise
- Hummus and salad wrap
- Salmon bagel and salad
- Soft cheese sandwich and salad
- Tuna mayonnaise and sweet corn sandwich
- Chicken wrap and spicy salad.
Find all recipes hereon the SNS website.
Lunch box tips for a healthy meal
Keep them full longer
As advised by NHS expertsParents should base the main lunch box item on foods such as bread, rice, pasta and potatoes – this will keep the belly fuller for longer.
Choose whole grains where you can.
Reduce fat
Whenever possible, opt for low-fat fillings such as lean meats (including chicken or turkey), fish (such as tuna or salmon), low-fat spreads, low-fat cream cheese, and hard cheese with low fat content.
Another great way to reduce fat is to avoid using mayonnaise on sandwiches.
Always green
If possible, always add salad to sandwiches and wraps too – it all counts towards your child’s five a day!
Always add vegetables
Cherry tomatoes, carrot sticks, cucumber, celery and peppers – these are great options that count towards your five a day.
Adding a small pan of low-fat hummus or other dips can help get kids to eat vegetables.
Reduce the French fries
If your child really likes French fries, see if you can reduce the number of times they include them in their lunch box.
Another great option is to swap the chips for homemade popcorn or simple rice cakes.
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