Healthy Snacks
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Healthy Snacks
Asked by J.S. from Los Angeles
on February 4, 2010
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My older boys play sports and lately my youngest daughter is having dinner really late. Which I think contributes to her going to bed so late (that's another issue) :0...
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- Go to the farmers' market and buy fresh produce. Carrots, celery, apples all make great snacks. Some farmers' markets have dried fruit, too. You can get organic pea...
- my kids like granola bars, cheese sticks, bananas, cuties (clementines), apples, grapes, cheese and crakers, cereal, applesauce, yougurt tubes or drinks (we call them ...
- I think I'm lucky. I know not all kids like all things.Here are some of the things that I try to keep around, let's see... ~ I buy walnuts, almonds and Craisins (dr...
Healthy Snacks
Asked by S.B. from Kansas City
on May 4, 2010
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My husband has been working on a computer program for work for 2 years and this is their "go live" month. I think he's slept about 6 hours in the last 2 nights, and he...
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- Cereal bars Yogurt cups Crackers and cheese Fresh fruits (strawberries, banana, apple etc) Cut-up veggies (carrots, broccoli, grape tomatoes etc) Nuts (almonds, p...
- Foods known to increase the incidence of reflux are peppers, anything spicy, chocolate, etc. I'm guessing he's on medication to help manage it? My husband has a hiat...
- presentation is the key to get them away from the project at hand! Have the co-workers pitch in $$. Take the time to prepare deli trays of fruit, vegies & dip, & hea...
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 for Me !!!!!
Asked by K.W. from Los Angeles
on August 21, 2009
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Hi moms, i am trying to lose weight and i need some help with some late night healthy snacks. I am usually up to 1 o' clock in the morning but I eat dinner at 7 or 8p...
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- I get midnight snack cravings TOO!! I love yogurt, cheese & crackers or an apple, grapes, pudding (lowfat snack pack), jell-o, string cheese and fruit, carrot stick...
- I love steamed asparagus or cooked however you want... and I dip it in fat-free salad dressing. Or, have some boiled eggs. Or, I also love Clementines, which I ...
- When I'm "dieting"... I tend to cut each meal in half...eat half now, and half in 3-4 (ish) hours. (I still eat the whole durn thing, I just space it out). i tend to b...
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...
Snacks
Asked by C.S. from New York
on January 5, 2011
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This is really so stupid. BUT, I would love to know your opinions.
We arent much of snackers. I prefer my kids to eat 3 solid meals a day. A little something in be...
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- I would model that I give mine a small serving of grapes (strawberries etc) if this girl is really eating out of boredom, stress, lack of attention, not hunger than a ...
- As long as the snacks are healthy, I don't see that the once a week snacking is a big deal.
- There could be a lot of reasons that your friend offers so many snacks. I'm sure to her, it isn't insanity, it is being a good hostess... or at least she is trying to...
Snacks or No Snacks?
Asked by T.G. from Seattle
on November 29, 2010
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Two of my girls are going through a very picky eating stage. They're 2 and 4. Some people say kids really need snacks, but if either one of them has snacks, they won't...
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- I second another mom that said snaclks are reserved for special occasions or for when a meal is eaten EXCEPT for fruit and veggies, the "rule" is they can have as many...
- Whether you give them a snack or not depends in large part on how long it is between meals (and whether or not your 4 year old is at preschool as well since that will ...
- As long as a child is fed healthy food on a regular basis, I really don't care about the details. We did it in reverse of you (and still do) with 5 or 6 small meals a ...
Snacks
Asked by A.M. from Cincinnati
on September 9, 2009
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My daughter is in kindergarten and she comes home at 4:00. She is starving when she gets off the bus. So I have been making things like oranges slices, apple slices ...
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- Don't forget things like almonds, walnuts, etc for snacks if she likes them and can eat them. They will give her some omegas and protein. Abbie LOVES the cocoa (not...
- smoothies, or pudding cups, banana bread, apple crisp, peach cobbler, zucchini bread, ants on a log (celerey, peanut butter and raisins) and it's a little less heal...
- Hi A., What a nice Mom you are to think of such good healthy snacks! Some more ideas for you... Celery with cream cheese, ricotta cheese, or a thick yogurt spr...
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 ...
