Healthy Snacks For Kids

Kids have a need for healthy snacks to keep their energy level up. This is where creativity comes into play. Kids love junk food. So the challenge is to teach them to choose the correct snacks.

There are all sorts of snack bars on the market, some are better than others. Different bars for different needs. You need to monitor the ingredients and help them choose the one that suits their needs.

You can also create your own mixtures of trail mixes as a project together so they learn how to balance nuts with something sweet, say raisins or dried fruit. And what an opportunity to talk about the day and to teach about unhealthy snacks. What happens when we drink a soda to our body and mind and what candy does to our teeth and the rest of our body. Sugar free ice pops are good and a fudgesicles now and then is ok too.

Smoothies are another good choice for a tasty treat. Blend a banana with some fruit juices and throw in a couple ice cubes to add a little texture.

This is something the family can all have a say in what is made. You can have fun with this.

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