Mum is slammed for sharing the ‘pick-n-mix’ lunch she swears by for her nine-year-old

Mum shares the ‘pick-n-mix’ lunch she gives her nine-year-old when she’s nearly out of food – before being slammed by parents

• A mum has been slammed after sharing her ‘pick-n-mix’ lunchbox for her son
• Many said isn’t enough for a nine-year-old and she should avoid raw mushrooms 
• The woman, called Naomi, said she does it when she’s running out of food
• Many said they love the idea of this lunch as it’s good to introduce new foods
• Others didn’t like the idea of raw mushrooms and said they should be cooked 

By Sophie Haslett For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 00:41 BST, 24 August 2021 | Updated: 00:41 BST, 24 August 2021

A mum has been slammed after sharing the ‘pick-n-mix’ lunch she gives her nine-year-old, with many saying it’s ‘not enough food’ for a growing child and she should never serve raw mushrooms.

The British woman, called Naomi, posted on Facebook, where she shared a picture of her son’s ‘pick-n-mix’ lunchbox.

The snap included some green capsicum, raw mushroom, carrot sticks, cheese, crackers, blueberries, strawberries, feta, tomatoes, hummus and grapes. 

A mum has been slammed after sharing the ‘pick-n-mix’ lunch she gives her nine-year-old, with many saying it’s ‘not enough food’ for a growing child and she should never serve raw mushrooms (the lunchbox pictured)

‘My nearly 10-year-old still gets so excited with a “pick-n-mix” lunch,’ Naomi wrote. 

‘It’s a brilliant way to use up bits and bobs in the fridge and cupboards or even leftovers. Does anyone else do this too?’

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While many were quick to compliment the mum’s innovative nature in using up food odds and ends, others couldn’t help but judge.

‘Am I the only one who thinks that’s not enough actual food for a 10-year-old? It’s all just actual nibbly bits. Nothing majorly filling!’ one person wrote.

Others didn’t like the fact that she was serving her child raw mushroom, with one parent writing: ‘Nice, but raw mushrooms are not safe’.

‘Sorry, not for me – any of it,’ one woman wrote.

‘Mushrooms are supposed to be cooked,’ another added.

Others said they have their own variation of a ‘pick-n-mix’ lunch – the ‘snacky plate’ – and it’s the perfect way to get kids to try new foods (pictured)

According to Healthline, on account of their mild flavour and soft texture, white mushrooms can be eaten either cooked or raw.

Many slice them through salads when they are raw, as well as cook them to put in omelettes.

Many on Facebook said they liked the idea of the ‘pick-n-mix’ lunch and they have their own variation of it, called ‘snacky plates’.

‘They are an amazing way to get your child to eat fruit and veg,’ one woman wrote. 

‘If you begin when they wean, you will never have issues and if they aren’t used to these types of food, this is a perfect place for you to start to get them trying new things.’

The woman added: ‘Compartmentalising ingredients gives the child the impression of control to try things on their own terms. Well done you, this can also be very quick and cheap.

‘I don’t know why meals like this aren’t normalised.’   

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