Snack times are the perfect times to introduce kids to "new" and healthy foods. By offering grape tomatoes, watermelon or red bell pepper slices at snack times, kids will be able to determine how hungry they truly are - rather than just wanting those salty potato chips that they associate with snack time. In addition, it makes it easier to get kids to meet their recommended servings of fruits and vegetables by offering them as snacks whenever possible.
Snacks can be part of a healthy meal plan for your kids, but make sure they are planned and do not involve mindless munching. Read the article on when and where to snack from Kids Eat Right here. Remember to be mindful that snacks should not be mindless eating! Older kids only need one snack per day and younger ones should have a maximum of two snacks per day. Make a snack plan by setting the time, place and type of snack for kids.
Sweet potatoes are popular because they taste great and are a nutrition superstar. Try these Sweet Potato Strips next time your child wants a snack. Recipe Video
Turn snack time into family fun time with the alphabet game. Get kids to pick an unfamiliar, nutritious food that starts with the same letter as a family member's name. Snacking Game
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