The adorable accessories that'll spruce up school lunches & make food fun for fussy eaters...

Photo credit: Eats Amazing.

Fun find...

What: a set of four mini animal stamped sandwich cutters - this includes the outline shape and stamp of a bear, whale, squirrel and seal.

Why: these adorable animal accessories are not only a fantastic way to make food fun (and fascinating!) for fussy eaters, but a speedy solution to sprucing up our little'uns school lunch.

Where: this particular product can be purchased from Eats Amazing for £.5.95 - www.eatsamazing.co.uk

The best bit: with many minors now predisposed to piling on the pounds at primary school - statistics show that one in three will start secondary school overweight or obese - controlling our childrens' overall caloric consumption is essential for reducing their risk of developing childhood obesity, as well as detrimental diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers.

By incorporating subtle swaps into our offspings daily diet i.e. swapping a standard sized sandwich for one that's been created using a compact cutter, we'll not only ensure that our tot/s tucks into sensibly sized portions - the safest and most effective way to aid the elimination of excess weight (without resorting to a restrictive diet) and control their calorie consumption - but that they develop a positive perception of portion size and healthy eating from an early age - a child who constantly consumes a copious amount of calories from a stack of sandwiches is much more likely to overeat during adolescence and adulthood in comparison to a child who has had the importance of portion control instilled from an early age.

Top tip: these cute cutters can also be used to create sweet treats such as home baked biscuits - simply use in the same way as when shaping and stamping a sandwich (when the mixture resembles a dough like consistency) before popping in the oven to bake as normal.

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