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Rate which foods put you in a good mood and see how you compare to other readers

We want to know how happy these five foods make you.

THERE ARE MANY important things to consider when the kids are going back to school…

But one question that should never be far from your mind is: Will this make them happy?

ALDI knows that good food means good mood, which is why its stores across Ireland are stocked with award-winning foods that put a smile on the whole family’s face.

Today, we want you to weigh in and let us know which foods put you and your kids in the best mood. We’ve got five ALDI back-to-school products for you to consider, and tell us which ones make you happiest. 

The slider rating tool is simple. On a scale of 1-10, simply drag the slider to reflect how happy a certain food makes you. Sliding to 1 means you don’t like the food at all, and sliding up to 10 means it’s a food that always puts you in a good mood. 

The fun part of our slider rating tool is that you can see the average rating submitted by all of our other readers, giving you a sense of just how much your love of these fan favourite foods compares to thousands of other readers.

Lunchbox fillers

Essential for replenishing energy at lunchtime, these lunchbox fillers are perfect for a September afternoon.

BAKE AT HOME ROLLS

On a scale of 1-10, how much of a good mood does a warm, freshly baked bread roll put you in — even after maths class?

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MINI BANANAS

Next up: On a scale of 1-10, how much of a good mood would a nutritious banana put you in?

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STRAWBERRY YOGURT

On a scale of 1-10, how happy does a tub of strawberry yogurt make you? Even if you've got a new teacher with new rules!

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Afterschool snacks

How about something a bit more filling? Tell us what you think of these snack options. 

SMOOTHIES

On a scale of 1-10, how good is a nice, cold smoothie for your mood?

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ROAST CHICKEN

Perfect for a sandwich or just wolfing down something when you're starving, how good does roast chicken make you feel on a scale of 1-10?

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The main event

And now we’ve reached dinner time… Who can say no to a delicious homemade lasagne?

LASAGNE

On a scale of 1-10, how happy does a plate of lasagne make you feel after a long day of school?

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Check out ALDI online for the full range of delicious meals, high-quality ingredients and everything else you need to get ready for back to school and ensure that good food puts you in a good mood.

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