“Healthy Snacks and Recipe Ideas for Kids”
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by Marisa Robinson
Today...more than ever it appears to be essential for parents/ care givers to be sure to provide healthy snacks and healthy recipes for kids.
There are more obese and over weight children today than ever before. Its no wonder...I mean with the vast array of junk food available, quick pre-packaged foods and liquids are kids are getting bigger and bigger. Then...lets talk about the decrease in activity.
Today it is XBOX or PS2 or some other gaming system or its cartoons. Now..I am not syaing that this is not a good break for the kids for awhile, it just appears that many kids nowadays sit for extended periods of time staring blankly at television screens watching cartoons for hours or playing games.
This lack of physical activity- affects childrens ability to burn off junk foods, creates a lack of imagination and in the end can contribute to excess weight and lack of motivation for anything.
Here is just a simple sample snack idea that is quick to make and healthy for your kids. (we will be adding these daily) www.preschoollearningonline.com
HEALTHY SNACKS AND RECIPES FOR KIDS: Introducing healthy eating habits to your kids is very important. Especially these days where take-out and drive throughs are very popular.
Eating healthy foods and snacks from healthy recipes is a very important factor in all children's physical and mental development. Here are some healthy recipe ideas for fresh, tasty, healthy snacks in mid-afternoon and other times of the day.
Things you will need:
knife
napkins
celery
cream cheese or peanut butter (or both)
crackers
olive slices
raisins
Have chopped celery sticks on the table. Ask the children if they would like their celery filled with either cream cheese or peanut butter. If they don't want any filling, don't force it. Ask if they would like to decorate their cream cheese with olive slices or peanut butter with raisins.
Do the same as above with crackers. Great choices for crackers are Ritz, Breton, and/or Graham Crackers. Makes a Great, Healthy and Fun Snack for kids.
**Have fresh juice, milk or water available to drink.
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“ Quick and Easy Snacks For Your Toddler”
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By: Christine Steendahl
Your growing toddler needs to snack quite a few times a day in addition to eating regular meals with the rest of the family. Here are a few quick and easy snack ideas that you can put together in just a few minutes. You toddler will enjoy these yummy snacks.
Ham and Cheese CrackersCut up some pieces of ham and cheese and serve them with some crackers. If you want to make it fun, use a cookie cutter to cut fun shapes out of the cheese.
Fruit DipCaution, this can get a little messy! Cut up some fruit in bite size chunks and serve with a small bowl of yogurt. Encourage your toddler to dip the fruit in the yogurt. This is an easy way to get your toddler to eat a serving of fruit, while also getting some extra calcium and protein in his/her diet from the yogurt.
Low Sugar CerealI always keep a box of low sugar cereal like cheerios in my pantry. They make a great snack with a little milk, or even just a bowl of dry cereal. Dry cereal also make a great take-along snack. Just throw a serving in a Ziploc bag and toss it in your purse.
Veggies and DipKeep some cut up veggies in the fridge. Small pieces of carrot, peeled cucumber, celery as well as small sections of broccoli and cauliflower all make great finger food for toddlers. Make sure the pieces are very small to prevent choking or steam them to soften them up. Serve with a little ranch dressing if desired.
Peanut Butter SandwichA PB&J has been a snack staple for ages. Mix things up by toping the peanut butter with some thin slices of apple or banana instead of the jelly. Or try smearing the peanut butter on a tortilla. Add jelly and roll it up. Cut the rolled up tortilla into strips for a fun new way to eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Quick Cheese QuesadillaPlace a soft tortilla on a microwave safe plate. Top one half with cheese and fold the other half over it. Microwave 30-60 seconds or until the cheese is melted. Cut into wedges and let it cool a little before serving.
Quick SmoothieThrow half a banana or some berries in a blender along with some vanilla yogurt and a splash of milk. Add a little ice if desired and blend until smooth. Serve in a sippy cup or with a straw for a quick fruit smoothie. Your toddler will love drinking a milkshake for a snack.
Give these fast, easy and healthy snack ideas for your toddler a try. By the way, these make great snacks for everyone else in the family as well – including mom.
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