January 25th, 2011

Healthy Kid Snacks

Healthy Kid Snacks

Do you have any healthy kid-friendly snack ideas?


My 8 year old daughter has her holiday party on Friday. She comes to me last night and asks if I will do chocolate covered strawberries for her whole class. I told her no because it is the wrong season for strawberries. She needs something healthy, but tasty to take instead. I don't want to do another chocolate covered fruit. Any ideas? Something inexpensive is best

"wrong season for strawberries" lol thats exactly what my mom tells me! fruit kebobs are a great idea! all you have to do is get fruit and wooden sticks. it'll look really nice if you get a variety of fruits that are diff. colors and put them in rainbow order. everyone will love them. after all, who doesnt like fruit!!?? :)

"Clean Your Plate" Is Not Always The Way To Go For Healthy Kids

According to obesity researchers, the United States obesity rate has more than doubled for preschoolers and adolescents-and more than tripled for ages 6 to 11-over the past 30 years. Obese children are at greater risk for health problems such as diabetes and heart disease, and often carry these problems into adulthood. 
So, how do parents help children, and the entire family, eat healthier, both at home and away-from-home?
"Talk to your pediatrician, family doctor or registered dietitian to determine the healthiest weight goals for the entire family," said nutrition expert Jenifer Bland-Campbell, "then make a plan to tackle the issue."
She offers these tips to help parents help their families eat more healthfully:
• Eat at least one meal together daily, at regular intervals to discourage snacking. 
• Prepare healthy dishes for the whole family, not just special foods for an overweight child.
• Don't use food as a reward, comfort or punishment.
• Watch portions. "Clean your plate" is not always the way to go. 
• Eat slowly. It takes almost 20 minutes for the brain to register that the body is full. 
• Encourage water or skim or 1% milk instead of high-calorie, sugary drinks. 
• Getting kids to eat at least five servings of vegetables and fruits each day will not be easy, but focus on the colors to make it more fun. Visit www.5aday.org for more tips.
• Use low-fat or fat-free dressings, mayonnaise and dairy items at home as if they are the full-fat versions. Kids will take your cues. Ask for the same items on the side when eating away-from-home.
• Take the stairs. When you go shopping, park the car farther away from the store and walk.
• Limit television, video games or computer time.
• Replace mayonnaise and cheese on burgers or sandwiches with catsup, mustard or barbecue sauce.
• Stick with items that are baked, broiled, steamed or poached-not fried.
• Ask for nutritional information when eating out. 
• Look beyond the children's menu, often limited to fried, high-calorie, high-fat foods. Split one healthier adult entrée between two children.
• Ask for a takeout container and put some of the food in before you eat.
• Ask that bread, beverages and tortilla chips be served with the meal, not beforehand.
"Parents can help children reach wellness goals by first making healthy changes at home, then teaching kids what to do away from home," said Bland-Campbell. "Healthy eating does not happen overnight, but children take cues from their parents and will learn behaviors over time."
Bland-Campbell is a registered dietitian with ARAMARK, a company that manages food service programs at businesses, colleges, hospitals, and approximately 4,000 schools across the country. 
You can find research on the away-from-home nutritional preferences of Americans at ARAMARK'S Web site, www.diningstyle.com. There, parents can find their own dining style and receive tips from dietitians on more ways to eat better.

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Healthy Snacks for Kids (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks)
Healthy Snacks for Kids (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks)
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It's always a question - what to give your kids to eat? You want them to eat healthy food, but you don't want them coming home saying, "I didn't have time at recess", or, "I didn't like the look of my sandwich and anyway I dropped it in the yard!". With this book, you'll always have ideas for sandwiches, snacks, and drinks - even breakfast and dinner treats that will keep your kids healthy, strong and energetic. The recipe titles in this book are almost as yummy as the recipes themselves: Monkey Bars, Wiggle Sicles, Corny Pudding, Tomato Balloons. "New Healthy Snacks for Kids" provides pizzazz to lunch and snack time, and helps calm the chaos of cranky children who need to eat now. Warner has great ideas for smuggling nutrition into old favourites. She suggests using "props" to spice up food and get kids enthusiastic about mealtime. Each recipe includes a graphic representation of the food pyramid that shows which foods are emphasised.

The recipe titles in this book are almost as yummy as the recipes themselves: Monkey Bars, Wiggle Sicles, Corny Pudding, Tomato Balloons. Penny Warner's Healthy Snacks for Kids provides new pizzazz to lunch and snack time, and helps calm the chaos of cranky, cranky children who need to eat now. Warner has great ideas for smuggling nutrition into old favorites, such as sneaking grated carrots into peanut butter or ground spinach into turkey burgers. She suggests using "props"--funny bowls, colored straws--to spice up food and get kids enthusiastic about mealtime. Each recipe includes a graphic representation of the food pyramid that shows which foods are emphasized.

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Annie's Homegrown Summer Strawberry Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks, 4-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 4)
Annie's Homegrown Summer Strawberry Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks, 4-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 4)
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Summer Strawberry fruit snacks are enlivened with the taste of juicy strawberries. Certified organic, these bunny-shaped fruit snacks are made with real fruit juice and packed with 100% daily recommended value of Vitamin C.

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  • Two delicious, all natural, organic strawberry flavors in every pouch.
  • Certified organic and made with real fruit juice
  • Vegan, gelatin free, fat free, and naturally gluten free
  • 100% recommended daily value of Vitamin C
  • 5 packets, 0.8oz per box
Learning Resources Pretend and Play Healthy Food Snacks Set
Learning Resources Pretend and Play Healthy Food Snacks Set
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Teach your child how to make good nutritional choices with this pretend play food set. Includes fruits and vegetables, milk, cheese, yogurt, pretzels and crackers, all packaged in a vinyl lunch bag. Milk carton measures 2.75" x 3.25". Made of durable plastic.

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  • Helps children made good nutritional choices
  • Set of eighteen
  • Includes: fruits, vegetables, milk, cheese, yogurt, pretzels, and crackers
  • Snacks come packages in a vinyl lunch sack
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Kidco Healthy Snack Frozen Treat Trays
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The Kidco Healthy Snack Frozen Treat Tray. Healthy Snacks for the toddler years. Your baby is growing into a toddler, eating foods from the five good groups, but may eat very little at a meal. Snacks are now necessary for a balanced diet and to provide energy to grow, play and learn. now you can offer quick, nutritious snacks made with these fun, Frozen Treat Trays. They have a multitude of options for tasty, refreshing frozen snacks. Try some of these great ideas: orange juice and bananas, yogurt and blueberries, any type of juice, chocolate milk...Sample recipes are included as well.

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  • Makes FUN Frozen Treats
  • Great for frozen fruits & juices
  • Preserve leftover meals for later snacks
  • Sample recipes included
Tasty Brand Organic Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit Flavors, 4-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)
Tasty Brand Organic Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit Flavors, 4-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)
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Tasty Brand™ Fruit Gummy Snacks are the delicious answer to sweet cravings for kids ages 2 to 102!  There’s no guilt involved because our gummies contain nothing fake or scary.  So if you want to treat your children (or yourself!) this is the ideal snack that’s sure to put a smile on everyone’s face.  Our Mixed Fruit includes strawberry, peach, tangerine, lemon, tropical & mixed berry.  Each box contains five .8-oz pouches –  only 70 calories each!  6 boxes per case. Certified USDA Organic. Made with real fruit juice. 100% daily value of Vitamin C. NO high-fructose corn syrup. NO artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Gluten-free, fat-free & cholesterol-free. Vegan. Ideal snack for healthy kids & grown-ups on the go. Created by 2 moms on a mission. Packaging is made from 100% recycled paper & printed with vegetable-based inks, so it’s “tasty … not wasty!”. Also try our 2.75-oz grab-and-go bags (available on Amazon.com). To learn more about all Tasty Brand products, get coupons & win free stuff, visit us at Tastybrand.com

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  • Pack of six, 4-ounce boxes (total of 24-ounces)
  • Gluten free
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SMART SCHOOL TIME RECIPES: The Breakfast, Snack, and Lunchbox Cookbook for Healthy Kids and Adults
SMART SCHOOL TIME RECIPES: The Breakfast, Snack, and Lunchbox Cookbook for Healthy Kids and Adults
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This e-cookbook was created to encourage whole foods living for families, while offering ample alternatives to prepackaged meals and snacks.Within you will discover 125 healthy recipes and over 100 full color photos for quick breakfasts, on-the-go snacks, and portable lunch items. And of course, the recipes are kid-friendly (and adult-friendly!), easy, and delicious. The chapters include:Morning Muffin ManiaSensational SmoothiesEasy Freezin’ Waffles, Pancakes, and French ToastMore Smart StartsDips, Fillings, and SpreadsSoups and StewsSalad-StyleMore Lunchbox LoveSweet Snackin’Craving CookiesEssential ExtrasPlease download and enjoy, and let others know about this fabulous eCookbook! Share it, Tweet it, Buzz it, and Email it to help spread the word about the easy and delicious world of whole foods for the entire family.

The Visual Guide: How To Make A Healthy Lunch For Kids
The Visual Guide: How To Make A Healthy Lunch For Kids
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Out of ideas for your child’s lunch box? Looking for healthy recipes your kids won’t toss or trade? This affordable, 90-minute ‘Healthy Lunch’ DVD is packed with hundreds of easy-to-follow lunch box ideas, like: sandwiches, soups, wraps, pastas, using your leftovers and adding interest to fruits and vegetables. It even covers beverages and healthy snack alternatives! Plus, get valuable nutritional insights from a pediatrician and registered dietitian. Each DVD comes complete with a FREE, colorful recipe booklet full of fun, healthy, delicious ideas for making kid-friendly lunches every day of the week!

Deluxe Healthy Snack Chef Kit
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Healthy Snack Chef Kit. Kids can learn how to make all kinds of tasty and healthy treats with this fun kit. The no-bake recipes are safe for kids and can be made anywhere. This package includes: four measuring cups, four measuring spoons, 1 spiral-bound recipe book, 1 microwaveable mixing bowl, 1 serrated knife, 1 two- sided food shaper, and a fun food sticker page. Recommended for children ages 4 and up. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD: Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

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Clif Kids Organic Zbar Variety Pack (24 bars)
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Clif organic ZBars for kids. Baked whole grain energy bars. Comes in a variety of peanut butter, chocolate brownie, and chocolate chip flavors.

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  • Clif Kids Organic Zbar Variety Pack (24 bars)
Kid Organic Twisted Fruit Tropical Twist 18 x 0.7 oz Pieces
Kid Organic Twisted Fruit Tropical Twist 18 x 0.7 oz Pieces
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Each piece of CLIF KID Organic Twisted Fruit equals one serving of fruit!Organic Twisted Fruit is real fruit twisted into a fun rope shape that's easy to slip into a backpack, a lunchbox or take anywhere kids are on the move.Bursting with luscious berry flavor!

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  • Pack Size: 18 x 0.7 oz Pieces
  • Serving Size: 20 g
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