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    Lamb and chickpea balls
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    Lamb and chickpea balls

    These lamb and chickpea balls are a little spicy and very delicious when served with hummus and tabouli. Make a double batch to save in the freezer for lunches during the week.

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      Reducing Your Child’s Food Waste

      In New Zealand, the average household throws away $563 of food in a year - but if you have children, that figure may be higher. Get some top tips on how to reduce food waste at your place.

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        Healthy & Easy Lunch Box Fillers
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        Healthy & Easy Lunch Box Fillers

        Take some time to consider what goes into the lunch boxes and plan more nutritious and healthy filler options.

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          7 mistakes parents make with school lunches
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          7 mistakes parents make with school lunches

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            Toasted Hawaiian Wrap Melts

            The perfect afternoon filler for those days when your kids need a filling snack to get them through their afternoon activities.

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              5 Fantastic Sandwich Alternatives For The Lunch Box
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              5 Fantastic Sandwich Alternatives For The Lunch Box

              It's easy to fall into a groove when packing lunches every day. Avoid sandwich saturation with these delicious ideas.

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                Protein Packed Sandwiches

                Did you know the humble sandwich is an underrated source of protein? A survey has found that most New Zealanders are not aware of how high the protein levels in bread actually are.

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                  10 Ways to Add Flavour to the Lunchbox
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                  10 Ways to Add Flavour to the Lunchbox

                  Kids can get bored of the same school lunches over and over again, so colour and variety are key and a few healthy, homemade treats will go a long way. All out of ideas? Here are a few to keep your kids snack-happy.

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