Healthy Snacks for Kids
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Collapse ▲Have your kids ever had a “snack attack” after school or a long day? Having an afternoon snack is completely normal for growing children. The problem can be finding healthy options they will enjoy.
Today we are surrounded by cheap convenience foods advertised as “snacks.” However, many of these items are highly processed and low in nutritional value. Healthy snacks are high in vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein, whole grains, and healthy fats rather than added sugars and excess sodium. Look for less processed snacks that serve as a good source of fiber.
Tips for building a healthy snack:
- Mix and match food groups
- Apples and nuts (fruit and nuts)
- Baby carrots and hummus dip (veggies and beans)
- Blueberries and yogurt (fruit and dairy)
- Become a label reader
- When purchasing packaged snacks look for items with 0 grams trans fats, 3 or more grams of fiber, and low in saturated fats and added sugars
- Build your own trail mix using-
- Nuts
- Seeds
- Whole grain cereal or crackers
- popcorn
- Dried fruit (without added sugars) or freeze dried fruit
- Make a tortilla roll up
- Spread either low fat cream cheese, natural peanutbutter, or hummus across a tortilla
- Offer a variety of items for your child to add to their tortilla
- Raisins
- Shredded carrot or cheese
- Sliced grapes
- Sliced strawberries
- Sliced bananas
- Blueberries
- Cucumber
- Raspberries
- Celery
- Mango slices
- Bell pepper strips
- Roll up tortillas and enjoy!
Below is the link for the September Growing Together Newsletter. It includes tips, articles, and a calendar of activities.
September Growing Together Newsletter: September 24 Newsletter
Interested in learning more? Join me at Archdale Library this month to learn about food groups, healthy snacks, and a fun, snack activity!
WHEN: 9/12/24 at 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Archdale Public Library
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/snacking-healthy-after-school-tickets-995601008417
