Healthy Snacks for Kids: Recipes, School Snacks, and More

massageblog

Member
Joined
Feb 23, 2012
Messages
329
Reaction score
0
Points
16
Location
World
Your kids are going to snack. Here's how to make it healthier.
By Elizabeth M. Ward, MS, RD
WebMD Feature
Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD
Kids are snacking more than ever, and as a parent, you've got the power to make those snacks helpful.
Yes, they're getting extra calories from snacks. And yes, snacks are often too sugary.
Still, some snacking can be good for children -- within limits.
“Kids, especially younger ones, have erratic eating habits, and healthy snacks can fill in nutrition gaps,†says Maryann Jacobsen, RD.
Snacking can help kids keep their energy up, make up for skimpy or skipped breakfasts, and provide fuel before after-school sports or other activities.
[h=3]What Makes a Good Snack[/h] Think of snacks as mini meals.
Most of the time, feed your child the same types of foods you would at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including low-fat dairy and other lean protein sources, such as eggs, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
Good snacks provide carbohydrates, protein, fiber, and some healthy fat. Generally speaking, foods rich in protein or fiber help kids stay fuller for longer, and they’re packed with the nutrients kids need to thrive. *
There’s debate about how many calories a child’s snack should provide, but it makes sense to aim for about 100 calories for smaller children, to upwards of 300 calories for active teenagers. Let your child’s hunger rule what he or she eats.
[h=3]19 Simple, Do-It-Yourself Snacks[/h] Making your own snacks to have at home or take with you is usually your best, most budget-friendly choice. Try these:

  1. A small amount of guacamole or low-fat bean dip, and baked snack chips or toasted whole wheat pita bread, broken into chips
  2. Low-fat microwave popcorn tossed with Parmesan cheese
  3. Trail mix ingredients: 1/4 cup each: whole-grain cereal, raisins or dried cranberries, and 2 tablespoons each: sunflower seeds or chopped nuts
  4. Low-fat ice cream or frozen yogurt topped with fresh fruit
  5. Snack size (8 ounce) box of low-fat plain or chocolate milk and whole wheat pretzels
  6. Whole-grain crackers, string cheese, and mango slices
  7. Cooked or raw vegetables with low-fat ranch dressing, and a hard-boiled egg
  8. Instant oatmeal made with milk in the microwave with 1 teaspoon cocoa powder stirred in and topped with sliced raspberries or strawberries
  9. Whole-wheat pretzels with peanut butter, almond butter, or sunflower seed butter
  10. Cherry chocolate smoothie: Combine 1 cup low-fat milk, 1/2 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt, 1/2 cup frozen or fresh pitted cherries, and 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips in a blender or food processor and mix until smooth
  11. Bowl of whole-grain cereal and low-fat milk
  12. Edamame
  13. Small container of low-fat Greek yogurt
  14. Mini bagel spread with low-fat cream cheese and strawberry jam, and low-fat milk
  15. Hummus and whole wheat pita chips
  16. Half a sandwich and glass of orange juice fortified with calcium and vitamin D
  17. Slice of pizza
  18. Hard-boiled egg and whole-grain roll
  19. Pistachios in the shell and glass of chocolate milk
[h=3]Be a Choosy Snacker[/h] What if other people offer your child less-than-nutritious foods?
“Teach kids to honor their hunger, and that they don’t always have to eat what’s offered to them," says Jacobsen, who's a mother of two.
Also, be a snack role model. What do your kids see you snacking on? As kids get older, they generally follow your lead, so choose*your own snacks wisely.

p-89EKCgBk8MZdE.gif
 
Shoutbox
  1. Red_Pearl_Spa:
    💋4385 Sheppard Avenue east, unit 5🔺💋💋🔴Friday, 💖💞 Kelly, 💋💋today for an amazing treatment... 5'5", long light brown hair, at least C's !!!💋☎️ 647 352-1588☎️
  2. gold__rose__spa:
    💐🏵1536 Warden Avenue 💞💋Friday, 💞💋 Nana, small in stature, slim and fit. A very pretty girl, fantastic finish. 🏵💖 Fifi, a strong, full body girl, here for deep tissue treatment. 💐🌹 📳 647 346-8086📳
  3. Annie Spa:
    🎉🍒ANNIE SPA🎉🍒 ✅7-1001 SANDHURST CIRCLE✅ 👌SCARBOROUGH ON M1V 1Z6👌 ☎️ (647) 891-9688☎️ ☎️ (416) 291-8879☎️ (FINCH & MCCOWAN) OPEN 9:30am to 9pm MONDAY to SUNDAY 🔥✅NEW MANAGEMENT💯NEW GIRLS🔥🔥 🔥GORGEOUS NEW YOUNG ASIAN GIRLS - TODAY’s ROSTER INCLUDES: 🔥 Amber😍Our newest girl at Annie Spa directly from Hong Kong! Amber is a sexy blend of pleasure and sensuality leaving you wanting more of her erotic services. Amber is a tall slim busty girl with natural 34C breasts
  4. Double_Tree:
    💕4271 Sheppard Avenue east 💯💥Friday, 💞💘 Sofia, tall and slim, experienced touch that will have you relaxed and feeling energized. 💞💋 Mary, tall and slender woman. Dark hair to shoulder. Sensual touch with a great finish+ ❣ 📞416 293-5071📞
  5. Lulu_Villa_Spa:
    Ivy Singapore Sweetheart Girl With Amazing Personality Jessica Pretty Girl with amazing personality and super easy to get along with. Sasa friendly Vietnamese Sami is a gorgeous model type Vietnamese Girl ☎️ 647-446-0886
  6. luckywellness:
    Lucky Wellness Center 4379721888 295 Eglinton Ave E,Unit 7,Mississauga We had two girls working today, Sophie and Kiki, they are young, pretty and cute and the massage was very professional.😊
  7. DareDevil:
    Blackpink Wellness ♥️♥️190 Marycroft Ave. Unit #2, Vaughan, 🍭🍬ON L4L 5Y1 (647) 395-3188. BEAUTIFUL AND SEXY GIRLS TODAY: , Jap/Chin Akino, Sweet Apple , Indian Girl Radika and Beautiful Tiffany on duty🌹
  8. Lulu1980:
    Phoenix Blossom Spa 🌹🌹🌹3 girls 😘Table shower 、body scrub 、 Sea salt bath👍5124 Dundas St W Etobicoke☎️416-817-3366👍 Young girl Cherry (Student)😘😘“charming breasts.”beautiful curvy hips.”very provocative service😘😘😘, professional super Luna deep tissue massage, has therapeutic effect to loosen bones and relieve muscle pressure and will bring you unexpected service effects, she will bring you a little surprise😍😍😍😍❤️ You are welcome to make an appointment at any time or walk in the
  9. DareDevil:
    ARIA WELLNESS ♥️♥️ADDRESS: 360 HWY 7, UNIT #6, RICHMOND HILL,647-222-5683 ♥️♥️(PHONES CALL ONLY, NO TEXT'N AVAILABLE) ♥️TODAY'S Schedule!♥️ Loaded lineup with Beautiful Girls : Yoga Beauty Lucy, Strong RMT Girl Grace, Magical Mia and Work out🏋🚴💪 Babe Amy! SPECIAL PROMO 30 MINS 2 GIRLS $70 🌹🌹**TODAY'S PICKS OF THE DAY ARE 🍬🍭 GRACE AND LUCY🍬🍭**
  10. Sunrise Relaxation(416)916-7276:
    Take a peek on Tomorrow@Sunrise Relaxation Downtown: Jennifer, Coco and Emily will be there to ignite all your desires. Call (416)500-0921 for detail schedule and insight info
  11. EMSpa_schedule:
    Tomorrow's sneak peek: On Friday May 30, 2025, our attendants will be Ada ️, Carla 🔥, Cici 🤗, Opal 😍 and Vicky 🍑. Call us at ☎️(905) 479-6668☎️ to book!
  12. SL Spa:
    💆‍♀💖Terrific Thursday 💖 Ultimate destination for Asian massages🎉 Two fab spots: SL Richmond Hill & SL West Oakville ✨ Your passport to paradise with 10 enchanting girls fr China, HK — 🆕Tiffany, Joey, Julie, Aaliyah, Cici, Coco, Yui, Meghan, Julia & New 34D Jasmine—— ready to pamper you🎁🍁 Ring us 📞647-695-6354 or text us 📱647-578-8169✨ 160 East Beaver Cr., Unit 12, RichmondHill 💰Where Eastern charm meets Western comfort - your bliss awaits
  13. Lulu1980:
    Phoenix Blossom Spa 🌹🌹🌹 Table shower .body scrub 😘Three girls every day 🔥🔥🔥 5124 Dundas West Street, Etobicoke ☎️ 416-817-3366 👍 New❗️New girl Angela ,so young Petite and pretty😋 open service 😜😜 Sweet girl Luna deep massage 😘😘😘😘 Hot and sexy body very provocative service 😍😍😍😍❤️ You are welcome to make an appointment at any time or walk in directly through the back door. We have ample parking spaces available
  14. Nu spring spa888:
    💖💖💖sexy hot busty Singapore 🌹 Indian 🌹🌹korean girls🌹🌹working 💗💗at markham ☎️416-669-8508❤️❤️❤️
  15. AliceSpa:
    THURSDAY at 𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝗣𝗔.4915 Steeles Ave. E, Scarborough 𝟰𝟭𝟲-𝟮𝟵𝟴-𝟬𝟴𝟵𝟴. 3 girls here today at ALICE SPA. Open 10am to 9pm: JESSICA is from Hong Kong, super busty D Cup, 5'2", 109 Lbs, curvy, soft white cream skin, pretty face, can bbbj cim dfk 69 cof sf2, available all services, excellent treatment. KITTY is a new Korean girl, super busty, small body, new to the business.
  16. Spa in Markham:
    GOLDEN FS – 8380 Kennedy Rd 📞 905-258-0777 / 416-688-6886 🇻🇳 JULIE (2PM), 🇸🇬 CANDY, 🇻🇳🇨🇴 MEGAN (9PM), 🇭🇺 VANESSA, 🇮🇳 SONIA (8PM) 🔎 View Schedule: bit.ly/flowers_schedule 🛎️ Booking Now: bit.ly/bookinggoldenlove
  17. FLOWER Spa - BLUEXADO | Thornhill | VAUGHAN:
    BLUEXADO FS – #06-1102 Centre St 📞 416-357-9797 / 416-678-8668 🇭🇰🇻🇳 CICI, 🇲🇾 AMY, 🇻🇳 MY LINH (2AM) 🔎 View Schedule: bit.ly/flowers_schedule 🛎️ Booking Now: bit.ly/bookingbluexadolove
  18. FLOWER Spa – PINK | Scarborough | TORONTO:
    PINK FS – 3300 McNicoll Ave 📞 416-299-5515 / 416-817-3839 🇮🇷 ELINA, 🇻🇳 KELLY, 🇵🇭 MADY (12PM), 🇻🇳🇨🇴 MEGAN (2PM) 🔎 View Schedule: bit.ly/flowers_schedule 🛎️ Booking Now: bit.ly/bookingpinklove
  19. Jenny’s Spa:
    🎉🍒JENNY’S SPA🎉🍒 ✅5170 DUNDAS STREET WEST✅ 👌ETOBICOKE ONTARIO M9A 1C4👌 ☎️( 647-893-5196)☎️Call or Text ☎️( 437-888-3759)☎️Call Only (ETOBICOKE) OPEN 10am to 9pm MONDAY to SUNDAY 🔥✅GRAND OPENING💯NEW GIRLS EVERYDAY🔥EXCELLENT MASSAGE + SERVICE QUEENS NOW AVAILABLE AT JENNY’S SPA FOR ALL YOUR MASSAGE AND SPECIAL EXTRA NEEDS🔥💯😘🔥❤️👌 🔥TWO BEAUTIFUL NEW YOUNG ASIAN GIRLS EVERYDAY🔥 💯REAL PICTURES OF ATTENDANTS💯 🔥💋Limited Time Special Promotion🔥💋 ✅💦30 Minutes Nude Mass
  20. wonderspa:
    wonderspa: :wonderspa: ☎️416-5000-800,L6a4H8,open10 to10,Ensuit shower available 🌹🔥beautiful young Jessica sexy body,deep tissue to relax massage back walk,hot stone🍅sexy face sunny is very good looking,slim body ,nice body slide sweet sensual touch 🌹beautiful long hair younge new lily Q,friendly,amazing massage,happy the end,really popular,must try❤️
  21. wilson holistic centre:
    new girl works at 💋535 Evans Ave today 💕💕💕☎️☎️416-531-6969☎️☎️
  22. Golden Sunshine Spa:
    ✨Click on our Username and FOLLOW US for updates and special services ! ✅ Click Here Today🌸Tina🌸Cindy🌸Isabella🌸Nadia🌸Anna Call us ☎ 905 - 265 - 2158☎️ Your ultimate service awaits! ✨
  23. Soul Relax Spa:
    ✨ Looking for a relaxing escape? ✅ Click Here Meet🌸Kelly🌸Kim🌸ValentinaCall us today for the best treatment and service experience. Click on our Username and FOLLOW US for updates ! Call now ☎ 289 - 298 - 5662☎️ Your ultimate relaxation awaits! ✨
  24. ForeverWarden:
    Thursday at 🫦❤️🔴🟥♾️𝓕𝓞𝓡𝓔𝓥𝓔𝓡 𝓢𝓟𝓐♾️🟥🔴❤️🫦🫦2190 Warden Ave, Unit 201, Scarborough 𝟰𝟭𝟲-𝟴𝟬𝟬-𝟳𝟴𝟴𝟳: Cindy, Sophia & Tracy. Cindy is a slim beauty, 5’4”, natural C Cups. Her massage is nice, her services will drive you wild & her finish is a dream come true. Sophia is a sweet & pretty Chinese lady with natural B Cups and an awe-inspiring smooth rounded ass. Sophia can provide top notch services
  25. HolidaySpa:
    Thursday at 🌴😎🌅𝓗𝓸𝓵𝓲𝓭𝓪𝔂 𝓢𝓹𝓪🌅😎🌴3517 Kennedy Rd, Unit 4, Scarborough ☎️𝟰𝟯𝟳-𝟮𝟰𝟳-𝟭𝟭𝟵𝟵☎️: ANGELA, LUCY & CINDY. Angela is versatile and responsive. LUCY is a beautiful and slim Asian lady with a happy disposition and great services. CINDY is a slim & incredibly sexy lady with a smile that will melt your heart, & an ass that will fire up your spirit.
  26. SugarLoveSpa:
    Thursday at ❤️💙 💜⎝𝗦𝗨𝗚𝗔𝗥 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗦𝗣𝗔⎠💖💗💘: LUNA, MIA, SARA, TIFFANY & VIVI. 1270 Finch Ave W (at Keele St), Unit 18. North York, ON ☎ 𝟰𝟯𝟳-𝟯𝟲𝟱-𝟮𝟲𝟴𝟴 ☎ LUNA is a slim, VERY PETITE and capable Vietnamese beauty, nice natural 34C Cups. Luna can do everything. MIA is a young & slim 𝙎𝙋𝙄𝙉𝙉𝙀𝙍, very PRETTY & PETITE Vietnamese beauty with perfect natural A Cups, 5’1” & 90 Lbs, very versatile.
  27. EMSpa_schedule:
    🎉Come visit us!🎉 Today (Thursday), our amazing attendants are Ada 💜, Cici 🤩, Vicky 🥳, Sophie 🤗 and Monica 🥰. Call us at ☎️ (905) 479-6668 ☎️ to book your favourite and head on over to 7665 Kennedy Road, Unit 4, Markham!
  28. すみません:
    Top notch wellness: Ella , elena, Angela, Michelle, gabby , and Vanna. Call us now to make your appointment. 437-522-9961
  29. bnwellness_wilson:
    We have 4 young girls are working today, young Taiwanese Victoria slime 26’s open mind and young flirty Tina 30’s with curly body open min, young popular kitty 26’s with curve body and pretty Ella are providing deep tissue massage, pls call 4163985777 book appointment and walk in always welcome,back entrance and parking available, 350 Wilson Ave North York
  30. luckywellness:
    Lucky Wellness Center 4379721888 295 Eglinton Ave E,Unit 7,Mississauga We have two girls working today. Judy and Kiki. They are young and beautiful, cute and sexy. Deep tissue massage and relaxation massage are both great. Back walking is very comfortable. They have sweet smiles and work seriously. If you are tired from work, come and make an appointment!🤗
  31. Annie Spa:
    💋🔥Our famous sexy superstar Suki is working today Thursday May 29th with busty 36DD young girl Bobo, Sexy New Petite Japanese Cutie Mico and Sweet Sensual Busty Coco🔥😘Call Annie Spa to book appointments 💯👌 🩷Annie Spa🩷 1001 Sandhurst Circle Unit #7 ☎️647-891-9688☎️ ☎️416-291-8879☎️
  32. Lulu1980:
    Phoenix Blossom Spa 🌹🌹🌹 Table shower .body scrub 😘Three girls every day 🔥🔥🔥 5124 Dundas West Street, Etobicoke ☎️ 416-817-3366 👍 New❗️New girl Angela ,so young Petite and pretty😋 open service 😜😜 Sweet girl Luna deep massage 😘😘😘😘 Hot and sexy body very provocative service 😍😍😍😍❤️ You are welcome to make an appointment at any time or walk in directly through the back door. We have ample parking spaces available
  33. DareDevil:
    Blackpink Wellness ♥️♥️190 Marycroft Ave. Unit #2, Vaughan, 🍭🍬ON L4L 5Y1 (647) 395-3188. BEAUTIFUL AND SEXY GIRLS TODAY: Superstar Bobo, Jap/Chin Akino, Indian Girl Radika and Beautiful Tiffany on duty🌹
  34. DareDevil:
    ARIA WELLNESS ♥️♥️ADDRESS: 360 HWY 7, UNIT #6, RICHMOND HILL,647-222-5683 ♥️♥️(PHONES CALL ONLY, NO TEXT'N AVAILABLE) ♥️TODAY'S Schedule!♥️ Loaded lineup with Beautiful Girls : Young RMT Student Helen, Gorgeous Candy, Magical Mia and Work out🏋🚴💪 Babe Amy! SPECIAL PROMO 30 MINS 2 GIRLS $70 🌹🌹**TODAY'S PICKS OF THE DAY ARE 🍬🍭 CANDY AND HELEN🍬🍭**
  35. Lulu_Villa_Spa:
    Judy is a gorgeous model type Vietnamese Girl Mia Vietnamese sweetheart girl with amazing personality Natalie she is CBC/filipina mixed Petite girl Bella She is Mexican Gorgeous face ☎️647- 446-0886
  36. wonderspa:
    :wonderspa: ☎️416-5000-800,L6a4H8,open10 to10,Ensuit shower available 🌹🔥beautiful young Jessica sexy body,deep tissue to relax massage back walk,hot stone🍅sexy face sunny is very good looking,slim body ,nice body slide sweet sensual touch 🌹beautiful long hair younge new lily Q,friendly,amazing massage,happy the end,really popular,must try🌹🔥❤️
  37. Sunrise Relaxation(416)916-7276:
    Take a peek on Tomorrow@Sunrise Relaxation Downtown: Jennifer, Tina and Kitty will be there to ignite all your desires. Call (416)500-0921 for detail schedule and insight info
  38. EMSpa_schedule:
    Tomorrow's sneak peek: On Thursday May 29, 2025, our attendants will be Ada 🤗, Cici 🤩, Vicky 😍, Sophie 😍 and Monica 🥰. Call us at ☎️(905) 479-6668☎️ to book!
  39. wilson holistic centre:
    💕💕Beautiful Korean girl working at 382 Wilson Ave 💕💕☎️☎️416-840-0071❤️❤️
  40. Nu spring spa888:
    🌹🌹🌹sexy hot Viennese 💖Filipino 💖 Korean girls 👍working at Nu spring spa💋💋☎️416-669-8508🌹🌹🌹
  41. Spa in Markham:
    GOLDEN FS – 8380 Kennedy Rd 📞 905-258-0777 / 416-688-6886 🇻🇳 CICI, 🇮🇳 SONIA (2PM), 🇲🇾 AMY 🔎 View Schedule: bit.ly/flowers_schedule 🛎️ Booking Now: bit.ly/bookinggoldenlove
  42. FLOWER Spa - BLUEXADO | Thornhill | VAUGHAN:
    BLUEXADO FS – #06-1102 Centre St 📞 416-357-9797 / 416-678-8668 🇨🇴 MEGAN, 🇻🇳 MY LINH, 🇻🇳 JULIE 🔎 View Schedule: bit.ly/flowers_schedule 🛎️ Booking Now: bit.ly/bookingbluexadolove
  43. FLOWER Spa – PINK | Scarborough | TORONTO:
    PINK FS – 3300 McNicoll Ave 📞 416-299-5515 / 416-817-3839 🇮🇷 ELINA, 🇻🇳 KELLY, 🇸🇬 CANDY (12PM) 🔎 View Schedule: bit.ly/flowers_schedule 🛎️ Booking Now: bit.ly/bookingpinklove
  44. Golden Sunshine Spa:
    ✨Click on our Username and FOLLOW US for updates and special services ! ✅ Click Here Today🌸Akame🌸Christina🌸Xuka🌸Lynda🌸Milly Call us ☎ 905 - 265 - 2158☎️ Your ultimate service awaits! ✨
  45. Soul Relax Spa:
    ✨ Looking for a relaxing escape? ✅ Click Here Meet🌸Tina🌸Isabella🌸MonikaCall us today for the best treatment and service experience. Click on our Username and FOLLOW US for updates ! Call now ☎ 289 - 298 - 5662☎️ Your ultimate relaxation awaits! ✨
  46. SL Spa:
    💆‍♀💖WooHoo Wed💖 Ultimate destination for Asian massages🎉 Two fab spots: Richmond Hill & Oakville✨ Your passport to paradise with 10 enchanting girls fr China, HK, Japan & Korea — 🆕Luna, Cindy, Coco,Cici, Jenny, Amber, JPN Yui, Akino, Jasmine & Lucy— ready to pamper you🎁🍁 Ring us 📞647-695-6354 or text us 📱647-578-8169✨ 160 East Beaver Cr., Unit 12, RichmondHill 💰Where Eastern charm meets Western comfort - your bliss awaits🙌
  47. Lulu1980:
    Phoenix Blossom Spa 🌹🌹🌹2 girls 🔥🔥🔥5124 Dundas St W Etobicoke☎️416-817-3366👍 Table Shower Sea Salt Bath Body Scrub😘 Japanese girl Nina ❤️ Natural Big Boobs 38 DD 😘Pink Mini Nipples Hot body slide, super enjoyable😘😘😘😘 very provocative service😘😘😘, professional super Luna deep tissue massage, has therapeutic effect to loosen bones and relieve muscle pressure and will bring you unexpected service effects, she will bring you a little surprise😍😍😍😍❤️You are welcome to make an appoint
  48. SpringGreen.:
    Today we have 5 girls on downtown Toronto 72 gerrard st west:💋💋 New girl gaga Serving The Queen 💋💋Bunny- Tanned Spanish beauty with large melons and a fun booty too Wendy- exotic goddess with a gymnasts body and corresponding flexibility Jennifer- Exotic beauty with... Call and text 647 891 0699 ask questions Thanks 💋💋
  49. Jenny’s Spa:
    🎉🍒JENNY’S SPA🎉🍒 ✅5170 DUNDAS STREET WEST✅ 👌ETOBICOKE ONTARIO M9A 1C4👌 ☎️( 647-893-5196)☎️Call or Text ☎️( 437-888-3759)☎️Call Only (ETOBICOKE) OPEN 10am to 9pm MONDAY to SUNDAY 🔥✅GRAND OPENING💯NEW GIRLS EVERYDAY🔥EXCELLENT MASSAGE + SERVICE QUEENS NOW AVAILABLE AT JENNY’S SPA FOR ALL YOUR MASSAGE AND SPECIAL EXTRA NEEDS🔥💯😘🔥❤️👌 🔥TWO BEAUTIFUL NEW YOUNG ASIAN GIRLS EVERYDAY🔥 💯REAL PICTURES OF ATTENDANTS💯 🔥💋Limited Time Special Promotion🔥💋 ✅💦30 Minutes Nude Mass
  50. Red Rose Spa:
    🌸 We have 5 hot brown girls today 🌸 MONICA, PAOLA, MALIYA, MONIKA, AMANDA, ASHA, JAZMINE, PREETI, ANGELINA, KIRAN 🌸 2588 Birchmount 🌸 2 Invergordon 🌸 647-702-8800 🌸 Please visit for a great erotic massage
Back
Top