Summer Snacks for Kids

Now that school is out kids go for the easy meals, junk food. Occasional splurges won’t destroy a child’s diet but eating junk food everyday can. Eating junk food creates health problems and can cause obesity. There are answers to this food conundrum.

As summer comes kids want something cold to eat. Ice cream is very popular but there are healthier snacks that are just as cold. Popsicles are a great alternative especially homemade popsicles made up of the child’s favorite juice (antioxidant juice are good for older kids that need extra nutrition). Italian ice in push up packets can also be a cold snack. Another summer favorite is milk shakes. Parents can buy smoothies in a can; for a thicker more milkshake like consistency parents can blend the smoothie with ice and other frozen fruits in a blender. Another idea is to make your own smoothie. Cookies are a child’s favorite snack but they are junk food; parents can feed their kids granola bars made of organic ingredients instead. Candy is also a favorite summer time snack. Instead of candy parents can give their kids 100% fruit snacks or give them frozen grapes to cure their craving for sweets. Potato chips also have replacements; children can be given olive oil potato chips or vegetable chips instead.

When on the road the best thing to do about snacks is pack your own therefore when stopping at a gas station the kids won’t go after the junk food; it allows you to avoid the sugar high and the drop. Instead of packing soda which will only get the kids hyped on caffeine, get natural sodas flavored with fruit. Non-carbonated natural sports drinks also work instead of sodas they can be either regular or sugar free. Instead of greasy or messy chips pack nuts, corn nuts, trail mix, multigrain crackers, or low fat microwave popcorn popped right before leaving. If your kids prefer sweeter snacks try granola, raisins, apple chips, or pack some 100-calorie snack packs.

Athletic children need special snacks to keep their energy levels up and make sure they stay healthy enough for the game. Sports bars are one of the easier snacks for athletes especially if they are snacking in the car on the way to the game. Cereal, preferably whole wheat, with skim or low fat milk is a great snack to fill the stomach. Low-fat fruit-flavored yogurt with granola topping can also be a healthy alternative to regular yogurt or pudding. Other great snacks for athletes include: peanut butter spread on whole wheat toast with ½ an apple on the side, lean beef of turkey on pita bread with ½ cup of orange juice or an oatmeal raisin cookie with low-fat milk. All these snacks give an athlete what they should receive before beginning a game.

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