These delicious and nutritious baby snacks will diversify your baby’s diet.
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School time has begun again and many children have to go to school offline, despite the war. Caring parents have already donated to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in order to destroy the Russians who have pinned their way to our territories, they have collected an alarming backpack for the child. This is important and topical. You can’t do without it. But there is another issue that parents have to decide.
The issue of snacking to school remains a burning issue at any time. Does your child not want to eat healthy whole grain crackers with cereals and flax seeds? Does hummus terrify him? Well. It’s time for healthy snacks for kids. The editors have as many as eight ideas.
1. Fruits and vegetables
Glucose is like gasoline for a car. Therefore, it is very important that the child has the opportunity to get healthy glucose from vegetables and fruits, and not snacks, buns and soda. Therefore, a bowl with fruit and vegetable slices is an excellent alternative to harmful snacks from the nearest stall. They have a lot of fiber and vitamins, so the absorption of glucose will also be doubly beneficial.
2. Fruit and vegetable bags
If chopped fruits and vegetables are inconvenient, you should try another way. For example, bags of mashed vegetables and fruits. They are perfect for a small child — for example, first-graders. He quickly drank and ran to play further or do some of his own business.
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3. Smoothies
Another alternative to puree bags is smoothies. Make a healthy smoothie in the morning with protein, fruits and vegetables, greens or nuts and pour into an easy-to-sip bottle. This snack is very useful for the child, as it provides both proteins, fiber, and vitamins.
4. Nut and Seed Mixes
This snack is suitable for a child who loves to crunch. Collect a variety of dried fruits, candied fruits, seeds and nuts, as well as mini granola crackers and dried berries. It is important that the mixture is colorful and varied, so the child will be more interested in eating it.
This healthy blend is rich in protein and fiber, so it will perfectly cope with the need for active children’s body in nutrients. Such mixtures not only soothe hunger, but also provide a lot of additional energy.
5. Mini skewers
Mini skewers made from fruit, vegetables, cheese, or even meat are a great and fun snack idea that a creative kid will love. Here you have proteins, and antioxidants, and fiber — and all this in a convenient serving, so the child does not have to catch pieces from the bowl. Get long bamboo or reusable skewers, stick various fruits or vegetables on them, and put them in a bowl. The perfect lunch for school.
6. Yogurt
Natural unsweetened yogurt is a great source of calcium, an important mineral that supports bone health and muscle function. In addition, yogurt contains probiotics, which help with efficient digestion of food and intestinal health.
You should not give your child to school with yogurt from a store with various sweeteners. The best thing is yogurt without additives, in which you will throw fruits, berries or nuts with cereals at home. So you can control what exactly enters the body of the child.
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7. Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a source of fiber and provides satiety. Therefore, it is recommended to give the child homemade granola with nuts and dried fruits with them — this healthy dish will allow you to stay full longer, and will also provide not only fiber, but also glucose from honey.
A great addition to oatmeal is dried fruit or dried berries. They also help the body stay full longer.
8. Whole wheat toast and peanut butter
You can opt for a classic whole grain sandwich, brush it with peanut butter and top with thin apple slices. This healthy and tasty sandwich is rich in healthy fats and fatty acids that help your brain function. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to this snack during especially stressful periods of schooling — during control, testing, and so on.
What do you give your child to school?
