Medical expert shares healthy tips for preparing student meals

Medical researcher Dr. Fahd Al-Khudairi has shared several health tips for preparing meals for students as the new academic year nears.

Posting on his account on the X platform, Al-Khudairi outlined the following recommendations:

1 - Keep meal ingredients refrigerated until just before your child leaves home.

2 - The less foods are mixed together in the child's lunch box, the longer the food will stay fresh and safe to eat.

3 - You can separate different items in a compartmentalized lunch box. This keeps the food safe for several hours without harm.

4 - Items containing egg mixtures, whipped cream, mayonnaise, or sauces should not be left in hot weather for more than three hours unless they are placed inside a lunch box, which is then put inside a bag surrounded by insulating items such as books or clothes. This provides three layers of insulation: the lunch box itself (some have insulated covers), the surrounding items, and the bag. Additionally, keeping the bag out of direct sunlight, such as in the shade or an air-conditioned classroom or office, will further delay spoilage and keep the food safe for a longer period.