What are some healthy snacks for work or school?

Healthy Eating Tip: serve snacks with fun plates, napkins, cups, or straws or have a tasting party where children can vote for their favorite healthy snacks. Fruits and Vegetables Most of the snacks served to children should be fruits and vegetables, since most kids do not eat the recommended number of servings fruits and vegetables each day. read more

As for what to serve, store-bought treats -- like chips, cookies, and fruit snacks -- aren’t a good bet. They’re full of salt and added sugar, without many nutrients that kids need. “Snacks shouldn’t just be empty calories; they should be used to fill in the nutrition gaps in your kid’s eating,” Halas-Liang says. read more