Healthy Snacks for Children
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Dietetics and Nutrition
Snacks can make up a large proportion of a child’s energy and nutrient intake. Therefore, it is important to provide children with good healthy snacks.
The problem that many parents face is deciding what is a good snack choice. You can let your imagination run wild with the following ideas.....
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Breads, toast, scones, muffins, crumpets – can be topped with cheese, dips, peanut paste, vegemite, bananas, or even cheese spreads.
Breakfast cereals with milk or yoghurt are good at any time of the day. Choose wholegrain types like Miniwheats, Weetbix, Weeties.
Fresh fruit can be frozen – try strawberries, pineapple slices, orange quarters, grapes and bananas.
Fresh fruit platters.
Soups - a good thick soup made with vegetables, noodles and soup mix is always a good standby.
Milk drinks and yoghurts make good snacks during the day.
Dried fruits and nuts are always tasty particularly for older children.
Try the following:
BANANA SMOOTHIE
Blend 1 banana, 1 cup milk, 1 scoop ice-cream and 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence for a quick snack.
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Healthy eating and regular exercise can reduce your risk of diabetes
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