School is just around the corner and so is the headache of packing school lunches.

Here are a few ideas to add a little healthy variety to the lunchtime routine for your returning student.

Keep it cool: Use a frozen water bottle (only fill three-quarters before freezing), which doubles up to keep lunches cool and then an extra drink by lunchtime.

It's a wrap: Instead of sandwiches, try using a variety of wraps, such as flat breads like lavash bread, or tortillas or pita pockets, and fill with low-moisture salads.

Who needs bread? Use meat and cheese to make roll ups and a little spread to make them stick. Create a special spread with mayonnaise combined with mustard or barbecue sauce. Or use diced vegetables with cream cheese.

Muffins: They aren't just for breakfast. Muffins with nuts, fruit and extra fibre are great for lunch too. Consider adding zucchini, carrot or apple pieces to muffins for a healthy snack for the lunch bag.

Be creative: Cut cheese and fruit into cubes or shapes to make it fun.