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Archives
Winter 2010
Vol. 3 Issue 4
Medicine Changes and News
Recent H1N1 Vaccine Recalls Are Nothing to Fear
Lack of Evidence That Special Diets Help Autistic Children
Seasonal and Age Specific
The 123's of Cold and Flu Relief
Don't Give Up On Getting Your Kids to Wash Their Hands
How to Raise Money Savvy Children
Parents Aren't the Only Ones Who Need to be Organized
Is Caffeine Good For Your Child?
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Kevin Moffitt
Administrator
801-373-8930
Allison Arnold
Manager
801-373-8930
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Healthy Snack Ideas
When kids get home from school, they usually head straight to the kitchen for a snack. With childhood obesity on the rise, it's important to make it easy for kids to eat healthy snacks rather than stocking up on sugary foods. These late-afternoon snacks help kids recharge after a long day at school, which can help them focus on homework and other after-school activities.
Here are some quick, simple after-school snack suggestions:
Sweet Cravings
If your child has a sweet tooth, offer snacks that have sweet flavor with some nutritional value, such as yogurt with fresh fruit or raisins mixed in. You can also mix in almonds, seeds or granola for fun textures. Or just place slices or bunches of fruits in a bowl in the fridge or counter for easy access. Clementines are a great winter fruit that is easy to grab, peel, and eat when you're in a hurry.
Popping Fun
Air-popped or low-fat microwave popcorn is a high fiber snack choice, and it's fun to add salt-free spices like garlic powder or Parmesan cheese. Turn popcorn into a healthy trail mix by adding nuts, dried fruit or whole grain cereal to make the snack more substantial.
Dipping Veggies
Cut fresh, raw veggies into sizes that are easy for kids to grab and eat quickly, such as carrot sticks, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, sugar snap peas, and celery. Make them more appealing by placing veggies with dips that are low in fat and sodium. Don't be afraid to branch out from regular salad dressing or cheese dips — hummus is one that adds variety and contains healthy fat and protein, or peanut-dipping sauce is another tasty alternative.
Wholesome Whole Grains
Whole wheat (or other whole grain) bread or bagels are a great option. These healthy breads can be paired with low sodium lunchmeats or peanut butter with fruit spreads that are naturally sweet. Try to avoid jams or jellies that have high amounts of sugar or high fructose corn syrup. Whole grain, low-fat crackers or pretzels are good sources of fiber and are easy snacks. You can also top brown rice cakes with peanut butter or lean meat and cheese for a filling snack. Unsweetened whole grain cereal is another option and is extra appetizing with fresh fruit like bananas, strawberries or blueberries.
Dairy Options
Keep reduced fat or light string cheese in the fridge for a quick source of calcium and protein. You can make miniature pizzas on bagels by adding spaghetti or pizza sauce along with reduced-fat cheese and toppings. Bake in the toaster or regular oven until the cheese has melted. Yogurt smoothies are another great option: combine low-fat yogurt or frozen yogurt with fresh or unsweetened fresh frozen fruit, and blend with a few ice cubes for a cool treat.
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