As a mom, it’s a constant challenge to stay on a nutritious and positive eating schedule, especially when it comes to the kids menu. Sometimes it’s an easier option to grab that less than favorable snack they’re eating because it’s right there in front of you. An even easier solution to stay on track when it comes to snacks, is to get the kids on a healthier regimen and here are a couple of ideas to do just that!
Greek Yogurt with Fruit
Let the kids decide what type of fruit they want to put in. This makes it interactive, exploratory and fun for them. Not to mention you won’t have to worry about the negative health benefits of cookies or fruit snacks that you’d normally give them after school. Be sure to get the plain or non-fat plain Greek yogurt when you’re shopping, as it is higher in protein and will benefit you in more ways than one.
Make a Fruit/Vegetable Platter
It doesn’t have to be the holidays to have a fruit or vegetable platter in the house. Consider combining the two so that you have a variety of different flavors available to snack on. Have the kids make their own mini fruit/vegetable platters on plates and make it into an art project. Getting them more involved in the creation and selection of healthier choices will not only benefit them, but you too. Consider a cup of berries, a plum, strawberries, grapes, kiwi, and apples. With younger kids this is a great opportunity to teach them to not only make healthier choices, but about colors as well.
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