Healthy Snacks: Infant
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
Healthy Snacks and Portion Size
Asked by C.S. from Medford
on September 1, 2010
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My daughter will start kindergarden next week! She has to take a snack to school (will eat lunch at daycare after school, which gets out at noon).
We don't encourage...
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- Until my daughter was older, we did portion size by her age. It just was easier. So.... 5 baby carrots or 5 cubes of cheese or 5 cheez-its. I found that my daug...
- I think I would focus less on portion control and more on offering healthy choices. You can pack carrots, celery, any sort of raw veggie, apple wedges, cheese sticks, ...
- any fresh fruit would work - sliced apples with peanut butter (if it is allowed) or just plain - cheese slices with fruit, yogurt, hummus with carrots or pita chips......
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 (...
Preschool Snacks
Asked by T.A. from Pocatello
on December 19, 2010
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I have to take snacks to preschool for my son about once a month. They eat them at about 9 in the morning and I'm all about healthy. Any suggestions?
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- Fruit - strawberries, grapes, melon, clementines, etc. There's also no reason they can't eat veggies at that hour (other than our adult preconceptions). Some choices a...
- Fruit kabobs with yougurt or chocolate drizzled on a few peices (for effect, and then they think they are getting a treat too), sliced apples and low fat caramel sauce...
- Goldfish, yogurt, peanut butter and crackers (if there are no allergies), dry cheerios, fruit of any type. I commend you for wanting to take healthy things :)
Healthy Snacks for Pregnancy
Asked by A.B. from Chicago
on January 7, 2011
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So I went to the doctor yesterday and found out that I have gained more than I probably should have in a month which of course upset me a little. Both baby and I are ...
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- Here's a few home made granola bar recipes. I like to cook a batch then keep them in the fridge or freezer (except for the stuffed apple lol). Apple Breakfast Bars...
- With my daughter, I craved donuts! Instead of eating that, I ate a whole wheat bagel with cream cheese and low sugar jam. Yum! I also loved bananas with PB - eat w...
- They key, is to eat filling snacks! Avocados are a wonderful snack. They have good fats (GREAT for the baby and you!!). I cut one in half and spread it over toast with...
