With all the chores of the day, who has time to organize nutritious snacks? Today's parents are time-stressed and in many cases forced to be multi-taskers, but savvy parents also know that putting together healthy snacks is not rocket science. In fact, healthy snacks can be quick and easy!
Tips for Being a Super Healthy Snack Shopper
Buy an assortment of fruits and vegetables, cut them up and stow them away
Choose unsweetened applesauce or fruit cups packed in unsweetened fruit juice
Look for whole grain crackers or bagels to combine with nut butter or cheese
Select low fat cheese sticks or yogurt to accompany fruit
Choose pre-washed baby carrots or snap peas, add a yogurt dip
Accompany whole wheat pita with ready to serve hummus
Choose granola bars with dried fruits and nuts
Buy cereals low in sugar to snack on
Pick up some dried fruit, mini pretzels, nuts, seeds to add to unsweetened cereal to make your own trail mix
Stock up on yogurt and granola to add to fruit for a yummy parfait
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