Nutrition Experts
Question:
Now that school is out, what are some healthy snacks to keep on hand for my kids?
Answer:
The snacks below can tame summertime snack attacks. The kids will think they're really cool—and so will you because they're nutritious and a snap to make.

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Ice-cold watermelon wedges

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Fruit kabobs made with chunks of fresh strawberries, cantaloupe, bananas and peaches (dip fruit in lemon juice to prevent browning)

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Frozen grapes

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Peanuts, almonds, sunflower seeds or trail mix made with bits of dried fruit, whole-grain cereal, chocolate chips and nuts

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Frozen non-fat yogurt "sundaes" topped with blueberries. Or make a parfait by layering the yogurt with fruit

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Graham crackers or fig bars

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Whole-wheat pretzels

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Single-serving boxes of lightly-sweetened whole-grain cereal

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100% fruit pops. Or make your own by freezing 100% juice in ice cube trays—insert a toothpick in the center of each cube before they're completely frozen

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Fresh fruit salad

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Frozen squeezable tubes of low-fat yogurt. Or freeze smoothies until they're slushy

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Banana "ice cream." Blend frozen bananas, place into cups and top with a sprinkle of chocolate chips and crushed peanuts

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Mini whole-wheat pitas, baby carrots and hummus
Nutritionist Experts
Our Nutrition Experts are registered dietitians who hold master’s degrees and are members of the American Dietetic Association and several specialty nutrition groups. They combine over 40 years experience in food and nutrition science, communications and counseling, the culinary arts and the development of nutrition education materials. They are quoted frequently in the national media and have written about nutrition for many major magazines, newspapers, and newsletters.