It’s a shiny new school year, and we all want our kids to get off to a healthy start! Along with a good night’s sleep, what kids eat throughout the day plays an enormous role in how well they are able to learn and behave. A combination of healthy, whole grains and protein is the recipe for an energy-packed snack that will keep them going all day long!
Here are some ideas to get you started!
-trail mix – pre-mixed or make your own featuring nuts, dry fruit and cereal
-pretzels or carrot sticks and hummus
-cheese and whole-grain crackers
-apple slices and your favorite nut butter
-granola bars
-tortilla chips with black bean hummus
-cup of low-sugar vanilla yogurt with ¼ cup fresh blueberries
Grown-ups…try these snack ideas for yourself at work, too! Plan ahead a bit, and sneak in a snack before you feel famished. Plan for a combo that is 200 calories or less to keep your snack from equaling a meal. You will eat less at lunch and have more energy throughout the day!
