Obesity is becoming a major problem among kids today. As a parent, it is important to help your child lead a healthy lifestyle. Below is a list of healthy snacks you can quickly and easily prepare for your children.
Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie
Smoothie's are an excellent snack for children of all ages. Their easy to make and their packed with vitamins and nutrients to keep you energized.
Ingredients:
3 peeled kiwi
1 cup frozen banana slices
3/4 cups pineapple juice
1/2 cups frozen strawberries
This healthy snack is quick and easy to create. Simply combine all of the ingredients into a blender. Pour in the liquid last and blend until you have reached the desired consistency.
The kiwi neutralizes free radicals in the body, helping to prevent a number of diseases. The banana provides plenty of potassium to maintain proper electrolyte balance in your body and help lower your risk of high blood pressure.
The strawberries provide are an excellent source of Vitamin C, which also helps eliminate free radicals from the body.
Strawberry Sunrise Smoothie
Ingredients:
8 ounces of vanilla yogurt
1/2 cups frozen strawberries
1/4 cups of apple juice
1 frozen banana (sliced)
This smoothie is the perfect healthy snack for any time of day.
In addition, it is also packed with nutrients. It contains plenty of protein for building strong mucles, Vitamin A to promote digestion and healthy eyes, and antioxidants to help eliminate free radicals throught the body.
The banana provides potassium to maintain proper electrolyte balance in your body and help lower your risk of high blood pressure.
Fresh Fruit Mixes:
Fresh fruit mixes are an excellent choice when looking for a healthy snack. Simply combine a variety of fresh fruit and you instantly have a snack filled with vitamins, minerals, and other health-promoting nutrients.
You can combine any number of fruits your heart may desire. Some examples include bananas, kiwis, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, cherries, and grapes.
Get creative and have fun. Living a healthy lifestyle is an adventure that will reward you every day.
Kim Roach is the fitness reporter at HealthyEveryDay.com, where you can find additional
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