Saturday, July 21, 2007

Teaching Children The Value of Healthy Snacking

Today, more than ever kids should be eating healthier. For millions of kids in the United States consuming junk food and not being active enough has contributed to obesity and many kids being above normal weight. Not only is it important to teach your child which snacks they should eat, but educating them during the early, formidable years may help them sidestep obesity and becoming overweight in the future when they are adults. Here are some hints on delicious healthy snacks for little ones. One option for your kids to eat healthy snacks is to get them started on naturally sweet foods. Since the majority of kids crave sweets for snacks, naturally sweet foods such as fruits are ideal. Let them enjoy a banana, orange, apple, cherries, strawberries and other berries wh View the rest of this article


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