Choosing Healthy Snacks for Kids | Parents
Watch as Parents Magazine shows you how to choose healthy snacks for your kids! While you may think of snacks as something processed and to be avoided, doctors have actually stated that snacks are vital for kids ‰ÛÓ you just have to choose the right ones. Too many calories can lead to obesity, but something as simple as 165 calories of a variety of healthy snacks for kids can make all the difference. Swapping out regular chips for baked chips or whole grain crackers brings in snack foods that have more fiber and a third of the calories, but still fill him up. Whole foods like fresh fruits and vegetables are staple healthy snacks for kids. Keep apple slices, no sugar dried fruits, or nuts and seeds in your purse or his backpack so he has healthy snacks on the go to munch on if he gets hungry. Be sure to discuss with your child about how these kids' snacks help to fuel his body. An apple and a kid-sized handful of M & M's have roughly the same amount of calories, but ask him which he thinks will help him run faster. These are just a few healthy snack ideas, so explore how you can make other healthy substitutions with your child!
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