Healthy Villages

Healthy Villages is a two year program designed to change the lifestyles of Van Buren County residents.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Healthy Snack Ides for Kids

As we work on our health goals as adults we need to make sure our kids are also making healthy choices too. Here is a list of good healthy snack ideas for kids and adults!

  • Apple slices with peanut butter
  • Carrot sticks with ranch
  • Grapes and cheddar cheese
  • Sliced turkey on wheat bread
  • Snack mix made with raisins, nuts, and whole wheat cereal
  • Whole grain tortilla or bagel with low-fat cheese or cream cheese
  • Bean burrito on a whole-wheat tortilla
  • Cut-up fruit or easily portable whole fruit, such as apples, oranges or clementines
  • Whole grain cereal, dry or with milk
  • Low-fat yogurt with fresh berries
  • Frozen bananas with peanut butter
  • Strawberries plain or put with some vanilla yogurt

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