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Thursday, August 22, 2013

Healthy After-school Snacks

A list of healthy snacks students will surely love.

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It’s back to school once again for millions of students… and back to the drawing board for moms on what to have for snacks. After a long grueling day at school, students arrive home listless and hungry. If you allow them to tend for themselves, they often make unhealthy food choices. Remember food is fuel, so it is best that right foods–those loaded with essential vitamins and minerals– must be serve on the table. After-school snacking can be healthy and nutritious.

Here are some healthy after-school snacks dieticians recommend:

 * Graham crackers

* Low-salt pretzels

* Pita bread and hummus

* Baked, low-salt potato chips

* Baked tortilla chips with bean dip

* Prunes and dried apricots

* Peanut butter on apple slices

* Mozzarella string cheese

* Baked potato with salsa and yogurt

* Fun-colored pasta salads

* Baked and barbequed chicken breasts.

* Low-fat, low-salt ham.

* Yogurt or pudding popsicles

Posted by papaleng at 12:25 PM
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28 comments:

  1. Chubskulit RoseAugust 24, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    My kids love yogurt and dried apricots.

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  2. MaryJane TauyanAugust 25, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    my daughter loves carrots and cucumber dip in mayonnaise or fruit slices with yogurt. Always a fave for siesta or after school great lists here.

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  3. AnnaAugust 25, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    I'd love graham paired with low salt ham then :)

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    1. RizaSeptember 27, 2013 at 6:31 AM

      I'd love graham too! How to make this one Papaleng?

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  4. A Laid-Back Life in Ormond BeachAugust 25, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    My daughter eats her lunch and snack at the school cafeteria. Well, I checked their menu, it seems healthy. I also like the idea that the portions are small.

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  5. Traveling MorionAugust 27, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    Got an idea on what I am going to prepare for my baby girl :) thanks papaleng :)

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  6. Chubskulit RoseAugust 27, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    Apple slices sprinkled with cinnamon is what my kids love.

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  7. betchaiAugust 27, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    i love dried apricots, dried mangoes, nuts and carrots for my snacks.

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  8. MaryJane TauyanAugust 27, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    my daughter love yogurt and popsicles she eats them for snacks in the afternoon or before she goes to bed

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  9. NovaAugust 27, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    this is a very healthy suggestions for kids snack, you are right if you don't choose the food for them, they will end up eating unhealthy one.

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  10. Mhie LeeAugust 27, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    My daughter loves yogurt and she can finish one box ( 8 cups) if I let her.

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  11. LainyAugust 27, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    Nice healthy list here, Papaleng. Sure the kiddos will love all of it.

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  12. Teresa MartinezAugust 27, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    I like everything included in your list. Nice to know they are indeed healthy snacks.

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  13. RcelAugust 28, 2013 at 2:33 AM

    When my daughter went to public school, her after-school snacks is always "rice with viand". Soooo Pinoy! Lol.

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  14. Mommy KharenAugust 28, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    My daughter is not yet studying but she never forgets the schedule of meals and snacks. She's a voracious eater that wants everything. From vegies to junk foods. I just need to guide her to make sure that she's choosing the healthy ones.

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  15. mtrguanlaoAugust 28, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    Law salt pretzels? I think I better look for that idol, my daughter loves pretzels!

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  16. lenciliciousAugust 28, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    There's nothing in the list that I don't eat so I guess it's not only for children :)

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  17. LunaiahAugust 30, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    Mostly are low salt. Low salt diet is very helpful especially to an aging individual.

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  18. UnknownSeptember 27, 2013 at 4:37 AM

    waaaaa! i love your list of foods, will definitely consider this healthy snacks! :)

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  19. lalalaPatriciaSeptember 27, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    I love all the list! A lot of my favorite such as mozarella cheese, pasta salad, tortilla chips and etc! Thanks for these might as well serve this on our merienda time!

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  20. FrancSeptember 27, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    I think for afternoon snacks it's important to keep in light and more on just filling the tummy in time for dinner.

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  21. Amaya ChikaSeptember 27, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    I prefer GRAHAM CRACKERS and PRETZELS. These are foods that can easily grab inside our fridge/cupboard.

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  22. L.Torres, RNSeptember 27, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    I am no longer a student but I still love taking snacks after work. Potatoes are my favorites---chips, baked or even boiled! :) The ones in the list will surely be loved by anyone.

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  23. Mommy PehpotSeptember 27, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    waaah kahit isa dito wala sa hinahanda ko sa mga bagets :( oh well thanks for sharing this.. now I will be careful preparing their afternoon snacks :)

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  24. Aisha Kristine ChongSeptember 27, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    Those are yummy and healthy stuff! <3 thanks for sharing this!

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  25. Gen-zelSeptember 27, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    Waaah I miss my school days. I always have snacks in between my schedule. May baon ako laging Graham crackers, 1st on your list! :D

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  26. RochSeptember 27, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    It seems like these snacks are not local or not commonly eaten here for snacks. For us, it's gotta be just pan de sal and milk, chocolate or coffee.

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  27. UnknownSeptember 27, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    These are really great after school snacks! Health is the key to success.

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