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16 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday September 19, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com EST. 2006 Making "cool" school lunches for your kids You can prevent your kids from trading away the nutritious lunch you packed by making them both pleased and proud to eat it themselves. Dietitians tell us that having a child take ownership of his or her lunch is a definite recipe for success. So with your guidance on maintaining balance and nutrition ­ and your child's viewpoint on taste and variety ­ the results are bound to reach "cool lunch" status every time. Here are a few tips to get you started: · Set the parameters: Aim to include servings from each of the four major food groups from Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide. If you need clarification, you can now direct your questions to the EatRight Ontario call centre. Make a toll-free call and speak personally to a registered dietitian at 1-877-510-5102 between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., EST. This program ­ a new partnership between the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion and Dietitians of Canada ­ offers credible nutrition information free-ofcharge to all residents in the province. · Let your child be the chef: Some children have never made their own lunch and may be thrilled to have the chance. · Get the creative juices flowing: Who says you can't add green olives to egg salad or add granola to a peanut butter sandwich? If it's a combination your child will actually eat, and it's within reason nutritionally, give it a try. Here are some creative favourites: - Try a cheese bagel topped with sliced ham, mustard and pickles, instead of an ordinary ham and cheese sandwich. - Stuff pita bread with freshly cut vegetables and sliced turkey with a side of salad dressing. - Make a 'mock' pizza with an English muffin, tomato sauce, pepperoni, shredded cheese and favorite cut vegetables. - Make your own fun and easy lunch by packing bitesized cubes of meat and cheese with crackers in a reusable container. - Add finishing touches such as a thermos filled with milk, 100 per cent fruit juice, or fruit with yogurt. - News Canada Awesome Menu Selection Fantastic Food, Friendly Service Great Atmosphere Amanda Says: Come in and join us for Alexander Keiths 212th Birthday Party Friday, October 5 featuring an evening with Pat Hewitt 9pm - close Buy one Entree & Receive Fun!! Prizes!! Located in Oakville, on the southeast corner of Dundas and Neyagawa $6.00 OFF Second Entree Expiry Date Dec. 31/07 376 Iroquois Shore Rd. (at Trafalgar & the QEW) Oakville 905-845-7937 11 PEARL ST. (at Thomas & Pearl St.) STREETSVILLE 905-816-9964 (905) 257-4004 Online menu: www.MontfortRestaurants.com JOI Family-Run Upscale Diner JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER · Falafel · Shawarma · Souvlaki · Taboule · Seafood Mixed Grill Bangkok Thai Cuisine Authentic Thai Food · New York Deli Sandwiches · Montreal Smoked Meats · Hansi Favourites · We cater to gatherings of all kinds... at our place or yours. · Friday Night Chip N' Fish · Saturday is Prime Rib Night BEST SPOT OF BUSINESS BREAKFAST MEETINGS The Social Breakfast Dining Destination of South Oakville, Lorne Park & Port Credit Don't miss our Dinner & Dance Nights held throughout the year! NOW OPEN $6.00 Lunch Specials in 15 min. or less Come in today and try one of our freshly prepared Thai masterpieces! Under New Management Dorval Kerr 2257 Royal Windsor Drive, Mississauga (East of Winston Churchill) PLENTY OF FREE PARKING 905-822-2260 www.macysdiner.com 134 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville Take-out and Delivery Available* (*Delivery within 5km, over $30.00) DORVAL DR. KERR ST. OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. 11-11 Fri.-Sat. 11-11:30 905.338.1888 Lakeshore Rd. 171 Speers Road, Oakville (between Kerr and Dorval) SPEERS RD. 905.849.6663 Monday 7:30am-2:30pm, Tuesday thru Saturday 7:30am-9:00pm, Sunday 8:00am-2:30pm