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The highly anticipated holiday of Halloween is right around the corner! Although the spirit of the season includes costumes and candy, there are so many ways to celebrate this spooky holiday with some creative healthy snacks for your kids. Try adding the following to your kid’s lunch box or set out as a trick-or-treating recovery snack.
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The main grains in our diet – wheat, rice, corn, and oats – are typically processed in a way that makes them softer, lighter, and more shelf stable. This practice removes the fiber, vitamins, minerals, and protein from the starch, leaving a “refined grain” as the final product. It is best to choose products that are either made with whole grains (see the whole grain label emblem) or bake your own food items using whole wheat or other unprocessed flours. For ideas on how to add more whole grains to you and your child’s diet, see some tips at How to Choose More Tasty Whole Grains with Your Kids.
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As the schedule gets busier with the start of school, healthy meals and snacks get more difficult to prepare. One way to ensure your child (and you!) can get a great jump start to the day is to start the morning with a breakfast high in protein and fiber. Both of these can help keep you full, provide good nutrition, and increase concentration and energy levels. If you find yourself stocking your pantries with some of the following items, try replacing them for more nutritious options that can be just as quick to prepare.
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Try this |
Instead of this |
Overnight oats or whole grain cereal (Cheerios, Chex) |
Sugary cereal or instant oatmeal |
Whole grain granola bars (KIND, Kodiak, Madegood) |
Sugary breakfast bars or muffins |
Whole grain frozen waffles (Kodiak) |
Frozen waffles or pancakes (Eggo) |
Yogurt – add fruit or granola |
Breakfast drinks or fruit juice |
Whole wheat english muffin add nut butter or jam |
White toast or Toaster pastries
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The Online School Lunch Difference
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Abbie Hebron is a Registered Dietitian, specializing in pediatric nutrition (Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition). She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Missouri State University, and then attended the University of Rhode Island where she earned her master's degree. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and was the recipient of South Carolina's Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award in 2022. In her free time, Abbie enjoys baking, traveling, hiking, and playing tennis with family and friends. |
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