Smart Summer Snacking for Kids

Story Published: Jun 19, 2012 at 10:23 AM PDT

 

Registered dietitian Connie Evers has just released the 4th edition of her book, How to Teach Nutrition to Kids. She joined us to share a few simple ways parents can keep their kids snacking in a healthy manner all summer long.
 
1. Set a healthy summertime schedule
- Skip the meal skipping. Make sure kids eat breakfast and have access to healthy snacks.
- Go for better beverage control
- Limit screen time and build in active play every day!
 
2. Get a garden going
- Start small
- Grow in containers
- Let kids have their own small garden patch
 
3. Involve kids in the kitchen
- Frozen Berry pops
- Cookie cutter melon slices
- Salad on a stick
- Peanut butter hummus
 
For the recipe, click here.   For more great ideas for getting your kids to eat healthy, visit Connie's website.

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