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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...
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,
Need Snack Ideas for 28 Kids Every Month
Asked by K.P. from Decatur
on August 24, 2009
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My son takes turns bringing snack to school about once a month. I am to bring enough for 28 kids. The ages range from 3 to 6 yrs. What are some healthy and yummy sn...
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- The ideas above are great....another couple things our kids liked to take were frozen Go Gurts; small bagels with cream cheese or those bagel things with the cream che...
- What allergies are you dealing with and what does the school allow? That will narrow down your options. One of the school my kids went to would only allow fruits a...
- K., When my kids were in preschool we always took fruits and veggies. I would go with big bags of carrots and a big bottle of ranch dressing. or they sell apple sli...
Healthy Diet Foods Recipes
Asked by L.L. from Tulsa
on August 30, 2008
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Ok, so I need to lose around 45lbs. My question is do any of you ladies know of some healthy snacks that don't have to be refridgated. I am in school full time and I w...
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- There's always ye old rice cakes..blech. I lost 45 lbs in a bout 3 months using a program called Isagenix. Healthy, no side affects for me, and they have several prepa...
- Pack a small bag of mircoweav popcorn, some carrot sticks to Started with. I would also check the ADA , food network, and D life web sites for some good recipes for l...
- Trail Mix, in moderation, would be good. The nuts would give you the kick of protein you'll need to keep your energy up. Just be sure it's not full of that high calo...
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.
Making Healthy Eating/snacks Easy and Convenient
Asked by L.P. from Chicago
on July 30, 2009
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Hello everyone, I'm looking for tips on how to make eating healthy easy and convenient. I'm also looking for healthy snacks to have around the house, which kind of goe...
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- A great inexpenive and nutrient dense meal can start with a bag of dried beans! The are loaded with protein and fiber and are quite simple to prepare. I make them re...
- On grocery day, I always wash and divide everything up into single serve baggies. I even divide up things like boxes of Wheat Thins, Chex Mix, and (my personal fave) ...
- Hi L., I have found that if I make a nice, huge green salad with dinner on Sunday, I can separate the leftovers into gladware (they stack nice and the food stays fr...
Need Snack Ideas
Asked by J.R. from Dallas
on September 7, 2007
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I have two things coming up that I need snack ideas for~First one is my daughters pre-k class. I am assigned 6 times a year to bring a healthy snack. I don't want it ...
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- kraftfoods.com has TONS of ideas and even has an exp for kids menu section!
- All of the previous recommendations were good ... but, I would NOT use peanut butter in case one of the children is allergice to it. Second, my MDO does not allow go-...
- As far as the go-gurts, I understand the mess factor...but if you freeze them they are less messy and way more fun. I don't know if there would be a way for you to ke...
Healthy Snacks for 10Mth Old-not Yet Toddler
Asked by E.M. from Kansas City
on August 9, 2007
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I am looking for snack ideas for my 10mth old that only has her 2 bottom teeth. I give her applesauce and all that, but I am looking for crackers and stuff.
I have b...
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- Yeah, I agree. I never had a problem with Cheerios or Ritz. The Ritz are so buttery that they just melt. Emme also LOVE(s/d) bananas, canned fruit cocktail, mandarin o...
- grated cheese, graham crackers, boiled egg, some Drs. ok yogurt at this age, watermelon, all of these in small pieces of course. My youngest could not really eat table...
- try cheerios and don't be afraid to try ritz crackers and maybe some chopped up peaches. the cheerios melt fast, the crackers smash up fast even without teeth and the...
TRAVELING Snack Idea's.
Asked by T.D. from Albuquerque
on July 20, 2009
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We are heading down to the heat of Phoenix in a couple of weeks. We are a family of 3 kiddos, 11, 3, and 1 and half. I want to pack healthly snacks for the kiddos whil...
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- I would bring a cooler and expect to change your ice frequently. Then you can bring fruit, yogurt, and healthy deli meat for snacks and for sandwiches to save money on...
- One quick tip: I've discovered that any finger foods you have -- grapes, Cheerios, goldfish crackers, blueberries -- are much more fun for the kids to eat if you serve...
- You will want to do fruits, grapes, watermelon chunks, pineapple chunks, strawberries. Phoenix is very dry as well as hot and salty snacks will make them really thirs...
Lunch and Healthy Snacks (Nut Free) to Take to School
Asked by A.D. from New York
on November 5, 2008
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My guys (3 and 5 year olds) just started preschool and kindergarden respectively. The littlest gremlin won't eat sandwiches. What are good ideas for lunch and health...
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- My son also didnt eat sandwiches and my lunch/time-saver was gogurt. i'd take it out of the freezer before school and it would be sufficiently defrosted by lunchtime....
- My daughter eats just about everything, but her school is nut free. I just bought her a little thermos and you can put ANYTHING in it. We sometimes put Mac & Cheese ...
- Dear A., I own a preschool and before I implemented a food program some moms would send in left over dinners warmed up and put into a thermos. It is not uncommon f...
