Weight Loss Tips: The After School Snack Problem
submitted: Aug 19th 2008 |
by: JoelRiley |
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When your kids hit the door, the first thing they probably want is something eat. After a long day of school their minds and bodies are craving energy. But what you give your kids after school can make a big difference in how healthy and energetic they feel.
The cookie jar is usually the first place kids go to find their treats; these are not only high in fat, but have little or no nutritional value. You need to have healthy alternatives to these types of snacks for your kids to be available for them when they get home from school and are usually starving.
Snack foods don't have to be bland; you can add some taste to items such as vegetables with a dip or dressing. Although the dip might have some added fat, it is still a better alternative to cookies or sweets.
Fruits. Fruit is another great snack for kids after school. Keeping apples, pears, strawberries, peaches, and plums stocked in your refrigerator will give your kids the opportunity to eat these healthy snacks. When you get home from the store, wash your fruit immediately and put it in a bowl where your kids can have easy access to it.
Certainly the best alternative to give your kids for snacks are natural types of food such as nuts, dried or dehydrated fruit, cheese, or popcorn. And always offer then a glass of milk instead of soda or imitation fruit juice.
Generally speaking, the best snack foods for your kids are those that are low in sugar and high in natural vitamins. The less preservatives the better and all that extra coloring they add; it's not good for them either.
Dipping fruits or vegetables in peanut butter is a great way to help your children enjoy their flavor without adding unhealthy calories.
Unfortunately, many snacks that are marketed for children aren't the best things for them. As a parent, you'll have to be diligent to make sure your children are eating foods that are good for them.
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