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01 September 2003 1655 BST
Grap: Cool ideas for a healthier packed lunch
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What no chocolate?!

A survey has revealed that 9 out of 10 lunchboxes contain foods that are bad for us.

We've got some cool ideas on what you can put in your lunchbox that keeps you fit and healthy - and taste great too!


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Do you have any funky ideas to make your lunchboxes more healthy? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Have your say, e-mail norfolk@bbc.co.uk

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Your lunchboxes should include:

One portion of fruit

One portion of vegetables

One portion of milk or dairy item

One portion of meat, fish or other protein source

One portion of a starchy food, such as bread, pasta or rice

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Most of us are happy to eat crisps, chocolate and cake every day, but did you know that these are high in salt, sugar and fat?

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If you want to be more healthy and creative with your food we've got some great ideas for some funky lunchboxes!

Whether your favourite sandwich is cheese and tomato or ham and cucumber check out these ideas for making some tasty lunches!

Top lunchbox tips

Make your sandwiches with breads like granary or wholemeal bread. If you want to try something different, try using pitta bread, tortilla wraps or chapatties

Ìý Put some tasty fillings like tuna, ham or boiled egg in your bread, but then add salad like lots of tomatoes, cucumber and lettuce to make it even more tasty.
Ìý If you like cheese, why not go continental with Dutch Edam or Italian Mozzarella for a different taste? Cottage cheese is just as good for you.
Ìý If you don't always fancy an apple or banana, try a handful of grapes, some fruit salad, a small box of raisins or a small tin of pineapple bits in juice.
Ìý Instead of fizzy drinks, have a carton of juice, a yoghurt drink or flavoured milk.
Ìý Replace cakes and chocolate biscuits with some fruit bread or currant buns like hot cross buns.
Ìý Why not add some plain popcorn to your lunchbox, instead of crisps? Breadsticks are also a healthier choice and make great pretend light sabres!
Ìý Don't forget to include vegetables like cherry tomatoes, sticks of carrot, cucumbers, peppers and celery to your lunchbox.

The golden rule to remember is to change what you eat every day. That way you don't get bored and your body gets the nutrition it needs.

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Make your sandwiches more tasty!

You can still eat your favourite sandwich - but you may want to eat it in a slightly different way!

Why not print off this page and stick it on the fridge? If you don't have a fridge magnet try making our heart magnet.

If you want some more ideas for what to put in your lunchboxes, you can download a month of lunchboxes from the .

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