Suggestions for healthy summer snacks
Frozen bananas – peel and freeze in Ziploc bag
Smoothies made with low-fat milk or low-fat yogurt with berries-strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries or bananas, or peaches
Frozen grapes – pull off stem, wash, dry, place in a Ziploc and freeze
Fruit kebobs – anything is more fun when served on a stick!
Whole grains provide fiber, which helps with digestion and keeps kids feeling full longer. Whole grain crackers, cereal and bread such as pita bread are all good choices.
Bananas = fiber, potassium, vitamin C
Berries = anti-oxidants-lycopene and resveratol
Low-fat milk/low-fat yogurt = calcium, vitamin D, protein
Peaches = fiber, beta-carotene
Grapes = fiber, beta-carotene, anti-oxidants-lycopene and resveratol
Some great Web sites to find more delicious recipes are:
www.nourishinteractive.com (free on-line membership)
www.kidsturncentral.com click on Hot Topics, then Food
www.webmd.com click on Eating & Diet