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Step 1
Think in terms of food groups as you choose snacks from the grocery store. Write vegetables, fruits or grains rather than snacks on your list. This small change in wording puts you in a healthy mindset when shopping amid aisles full of junk food.
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Step 2
Choose cheese and crackers rather than chips. Not only are they nutritionally better foods to eat, but they're also more filling. A child with a satisfying snack early in the day is less likely to overindulge at lunchtime.
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Step 3
Send soft, cooked vegetables as finger food snacks. Kids will eat them cold, and they're much healthier than the processed, sugary snacks sold in stores.
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Step 4
Make dippy snacks by adding a small container with yogurt or cottage cheese for dipping. Preschoolers love finger foods, and dipping their snacks can be a healthy treat.
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Step 5
Send health-conscious drinks to accompany snacks. Bottled water is an excellent choice and juice is healthier than sugary sodas and packet drinks. When buying juice, read labels carefully. Choose only brands containing 100 percent real juice. Remember, drinks are important to overall nutrition.
