We all want to teach our children healthy life habits like eating well and choosing the right snacks, but convenience will sometimes kick in and it’s just easier to tell them to grab a bag of chips. With a little bit of planning ahead, you can provide you child with healthy snack options for any day of the week.
When you find something your child likes, you want to keep it around the house as much as possible. And though it saves you money to buy in bulk, it can also go just as fast if your children are controlling portions. By creating your own snack packs, YOU control the portions. Save some money, buy in bulk, and divvy up the healthy food into multiple bags. Have a couple of different choices so they don’t get tired of the same thing every day and be creative when mixing and matching.
Real Simple suggests these supplies are needed: • Plastic sandwich bags • A couple of containers in various sizes • A jar of peanut butter • String cheese • Yogurt • Grapes • Assorted carrots, celery sticks, pepper slices—in plastic bags • Orange segments • Lunch-meat roll-ups (like turkey-and-Swiss or ham-and-Cheddar) • Tub of hummus (for dipping)
Teach your children that they have their own “spot” in the refrigerator and when they’re hungry, they don’t have to come bug you because they have a variety of snacks to choose from. Put it in a place that won’t change and they can reach. And don’t forget to fill their (and YOUR) nutritional gaps with Smart Pack Gummy Vitamins!
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