"It's bizarre that the produce manager is more important to my children's health than the pediatrician."  ~Meryl Streep

 


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Obesity Rates Doubled for Adults and Tripled for Children According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, the latest studies indicate that in the past 20 years overweight and obesity rates have more than doubled for adults and tripled for children. So why the sudden expansion (pun intended)?
 
 

Healthy Snacks and Drinks for Children at School

Snacks

bullet Whole fat or low-fat yogurt (avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup)
bullet whole fruit, fruit salad (mix fruits and sprinkle coconut flakes)
bullet veggies w/dip or hummus or peanut butter (ants on a log-raisins)
bullet white cheese w/whole grain crackers
bullet 1/2 sandwich (pbj, pbh, turkey, egg salad, chicken, tuna)
bullet small bowl of fiber cereal w/milk
bullet cottage cheese w/fruit
bullet applesauce cups, natural fruit cups
bullet salad
bullet shrimp cocktail (4-5)
bullet apple cinnamon muffin- 1 whole wheat toasted english muffin, topped with a little yogurt, apple slices and cinnamon
bullet nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds, peanuts,cashews)
bullet soynuts
bullet trail mix (natural, unsulphured)
bullet oatmeal (in a thermos)
bullet homemade soup (in a thermos)
bullet leftovers (beans, stews)
bullet whole grain bread or roll with real butter
bullet real popcorn, with a little real butter, salt
bullet tortilla chips (organic, or no trans fats) w/salsa
 

Occasional Snacks

bullet organic pop-tarts
bullet snack bars (not energy bars, but fiber, granola- all natural)
bullet homemade pudding, tapioca
bullet healthy homemade muffins
 

Drinks

bullet water
bullet 100% juices (or homemade)
bullet Kefir
bullet Teas (herbal, green)
bullet Organic sodas (occasionally)