August is Kids Eat Right Month, and it appropriately falls during a time when kids across the country are packing their backpacks and lunch bags. It’s important to fuel kids with healthy foods and establish nourishing eating habits ahead of the school year.
Shanti Appello, a registered dietitian with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, shares four delicious and nutritious snack ideas for kids.
Homemade Smoothies
A great smoothie formula is 1 small handful of spinach or kale, 1 cup of frozen fruits, 1 cup of milk of choice, and a spoonful of nut butter. Try one of these for inspiration:
Apple Slices with Greek Yogurt Dip
While fruit snacks are convenient, they lack many of the benefits of the real deal, particularly gut-healthy fiber. Try to make real fruit part of snack time when possible. Honeycrisp apple slices taste great with your kid’s favorite yogurt flavor as a dipping sauce or …