Nutritious Snacks For Kids

A study about snacking trends among kids in the United States says that kids snack about three times a day, and 27% of their daily calories come from these snacks. This study also states that in recent years, the largest increases in consumption have been in salty snacks and candies. Sweetened beverages, as well as desserts, however, still remain as major sources of calories when it comes to snacks. For a parent, this statistics can be a bit alarming.

What your kids choose to snack on is important, and it can make or break a morning, afternoon or evening. A healthy snack will fuel a child's mind and body, and fill in important nutrient gaps such as calcium and fiber. Snacks devoid of nutrition and loaded with sugars can lead to fatigue, cravings, weight gain and tooth decay.

As a mom and a nutritionist, Lisa Brayer always searches for healthy, but delicious and kid-friendly, snacks for her children. She offers us her list of easy-to-make nutritious snacks that you can make for them.

I recommend making them with your children. It's not only a fun activity to do together. It's also a simple way to get your kids interested in healthy, tasty foods.

Check out her list over at CNN.

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