Healthy Snacks
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Healthy Snacks
Asked by T.S. from Houston
on September 9, 2008
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Hi mamas... I am 5 weeks pregnant and I am finding myself STARVING in the morning hours. Once I eat lunch I seem to be fine for several hours. I have good high fibe...
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- Try to avoid foods that are processed (pre-made), made with white flour and made with high fructrose corn syrup. You want food made with whole wheat flour/breads....
- Hi T.- When I was pregnant peanut butter was always the best thing to fill me up. I ate peanut butter sandwiches, peanut butter on crackers, on celery, toasted bag...
- Though you are getting lots of filling fiber, it sounds like you could use some more protein. It helps you feel fuller longer too. Try the new South Beach Living high ...
Healthy Snacks
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on August 26, 2006
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My first daughter is finally going to preschool, and I just learned that we have to take the snacks every other week. I’m not sure if why I think is a good snack will ...
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- C., I have been through preschool with both of my daughters. Gold fish crackers gogourt (yougurt in a tube) Pretzels popcorn no butter teddy grahms or regu...
- Hi Christina, I would probably stay away from the granola bars and peanut and peanut butter based products just because some food allergies are first discovered at ...
- I would agree--pretzels, granola bars and fruit bars are good. I would also say Goldfish crackers, graham crackers, Ritz Bitz. Things that aren't too messy and most k...
Healthy Snacks While Breastfeeding
Asked by B.H. from San Francisco
on July 8, 2008
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Hi Gals, I am collecting a list of healthy snacks (besides fruits/vegs) while breastfeeding. Any yummy recommendations are appreciated
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- Well, I just took my 2 wk old to her pedi, and he mentioned a lot of babies may not be getting quite enough vitaman D in breastmilk. I am not a milk drinker, but he t...
- B., It's wonderful to hear that you're thinking about this. A lot of moms underestimate the importance of staying nourished and hydrated while breastfeeding. In m...
- Congrats B.! Some non-fruit/veggie snacks you can eat with your free hand: beef jerky, string cheese, pretzels filled with peanut butter, drinkable yogurt or Go-Gurt, ...
Seeking Healthy Snacks
Asked by S.B. from Phoenix
on February 25, 2008
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Hi there, I am looking for some suggestions on some healthy snacks for my 2 boys. Unfortunately our 4 yr old does not like fruit. :( Does anyone have some other health...
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- My 5 yr old daughter loves yogurt covered raisins. She thinks they are chocolate, and I just let her keep thinking that they are. Also trail mix might be a good option.
- Go to the Deli and have them cut a slice of turkey or ham 3/8" thick, then you can cut it into strips, cookie cutter shapes etc. Yogurt, cottage cheese Have you trie...
- There are many healthy snacks besides fruit. There here are two with peanut butter adn fruit/veggies. With the peanut butter and the fun "boy" name your kids may be ...
Healthy Snacks for Preschool
Asked by A.N. from Cleveland
on September 8, 2008
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Hi! I'm looking for some healthy snack ideas for my daughter's preschool. They are very strict about healthy, non-allergen snacks. There must be two food groups in eac...
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- Apple Dippers are now at grocery stores, I have seen them at Walmart. Dip them in some penut better or carmel sauce and send Milk as a drink. Or the Grab N Go snack ...
- Ever try fruit snacks? Are you bringing snacks everyday, not understanding that because my son is in preschool and my older one was also and snacks were provided and d...
- If yours is like my son's preschool, they only allow packaged foods to be brought in as a snack. They won't let anything handmade be given, unless it's something for ...
Healthy Snacks for Kids
Asked by C.P. from Houston
on January 20, 2009
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I need help! :) I have a 2 year old, and we never gave him sweets until just recently. Well, I didn't realize how much he was going to want them. All he wants are c...
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- I've reserved sweets for Grandma (she makes sure he gets plenty) and bribery with potty training. It works like a charm!!!
- My daughter loved fruit yogurt as a "dip" I would put cut fruits on a plate and place a dollop of fruit yogurt in the middle. She loved low fat cottage cheese with...
- There is a cook book, Deceptively Delicious, by Jessica Seinfeld that sneaks good food into sweet treats.
Cheap, Healthy Snacks
Asked by S.M. from Norfolk
on March 21, 2008
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I am looking for cheap healthy snacks/snack ideas. I noticed when I went to the market today, health food is so expensive. I am not a "organic" person, but I am trying...
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- Freeze some seedless grapes. The kids will probably love them too. My son calls them grapesicles. Baby carrots and dill dip. The commissary normally has small pick...
- Fruit, fruit, fruit... of any kind, and organic. Yes, it's a little more expensive, but the benefits in your health will be well worth it! As a non-perishable, a...
- Hi S., The only thing that I can recommend, which isn't perfect, is a cookbook that I have called "Deceptively Delicious" written by J. Seinfield. She has some de...
Truly Healthy Snacks
Asked by D.R. from New York
on January 6, 2010
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hi, i am looking for some suggestions for healthy snacks. my kids eat tons of fruit, cheese, stuff like that, thank goodness. but my oldest doesnt eat much overall, he...
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- Hi D., Sounds like you have a great family. I do not have much to add as far as snacks although my personal favorites are soy chips and banana chips. My children are g...
- D., You can make your own pita chips, guacamole and/or salsa. The salsa takes the longest because of all the veggies you have to chop, but you could keep it simple a...
- I try to do healthy as much as possible too. Toddlers and kids are so finicky! I give my 3-yr-old the Morning Star "Chicken" Nuggets. And let me tell you, they taste (...
Seeking Healthy Snacks for Toddlers
Asked by K.R. from New York
on August 5, 2008
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Hi Everyone-
I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for snacks for toddlers. I give my son Cheerios, pieces of fruit, etc. I'm looking for snacks that do not...
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- I don't mean to sound like a smart a$$ here but teddy grahms, pretzels, and fig newtons are healthy? Don't bet on it. This is summer and farm markets are FULL of a...
- my girls snack on: pretzels goldfish earths best organic cookies cereal/snack bars (earths best) string cheese whole grain fig newtons fruit puffs cheerios g...
- graham crackers, cheezits, goldfish, fruit cups, granola bars,
Quick and Healthy Breakfast and Lunches and Snacks
Asked by M.P. from Los Angeles
on March 22, 2009
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I would like some quick and healthy breakfast and lunches and snacks that don't cost to much. I do good for dinner and cook from weight watchers cookbooks with vegetab...
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- I do oatmeal every morning. It's cheap - organic is $1.19/lb at Whole Foods in the bulk section - and you can add all kinds of things to it - fresh or dried fruit, mo...
- I REALLY like the Biggest Loser cookbooks. One of my favorite recipes is made with the boston cream yogurt (nonfat) from yoplait (yes it has some junk in it, but no on...
- as you awaken drink room temperature water before eating. For a healthy and fulling breakfast i usually blend quaker oats with either milk or juice with a banana, str...
