HEALTHY SNACKS FOR ALL

Snacks are a normal part of any healthy diet.  If you have children you need to be a role model for them in what you put in your mouth and how you exercise your body.  When you stock your shelves be sure to put healthy snacks on the lower shelves of the pantry and fridge for your children to reach.  Definitely make sure the snacks are lower in fats, sugars, and salt.

Here are some healthy snack ideas for you:

* low sugar ready to eat cereals
* whole grain crackers, graham crackers, and bread
* popcorn (make sure this is not a choking hazard for too small of children)
* peanut butter spread thin on bread or crackers (make sure your child is not allergic)
* veggies with low fat dip (some are choking hazards for small children)
* hard cooked eggs
* bean dip spread thin on crackers
* canned or fresh fruit chunks (grapes: can be choking hazard for small children)
* 100% fruit juice (1/2-2/3 cup per day)
* cheese (slices or strings)
* low fat yogurt
* cooked veggies
* small muffins
* small bagels
* fat free or 1% milk
* pudding
* cottage cheese with fruit chunks
* luncheon meat (rolled) or small pieces of cooked meat (make be a choking hazard for small children)

SOME SMALL TRIVIA FUN QUESTIONS ~~~

1) What is a better snack choice in each pair?  
     a) potato or french fries
     b) peach or pie
     c) frozen yogurt or dark chocolate bar