Easy and Healthy Snack for you (and the kids)

On August 7th of last year, I shared with you a healthy and fun snack that my daughter and I discovered (see that post for the recipe). Well, we have added onto the original idea and thought I would share the enhanced version with you. What is great about this snack -- is that it's great for moms and dads! (As well as the kids).
1. Slice some fruit, any kind will do -- apples, strawberries, bananas, pineapples, cantaloupes, grapes (no slicing necessary), etc
2. In separate bowls put yogurt and all natural peanut butter -- this could get messy, but it is fun.
3. In a few more bowls add colored sprinkles, semisweet choco chips, granola, chopped nuts (find in baking section or chop yourself), colored sugar, etc.
4. Now, dip, dip and dip away. You may have to use a spoon or finger to smear the peanut butter if it does not stick.
5. Make sure to leave some for the kids.
I usually have everything sitting out and ready to eat and share when the kiddos get home from school. Try it!

New product at The American Dietetic Assoc. meeting

I just came back from the American Dietetic Association Annual Conference in Philli, PA where over 10,000 dietitians from around the U.S. came together to hear the latest science in nutrition and health as well as see the new healthier products that are hitting the grocery store shelves. My favorite pick were the new PopTarts -- they taste great.

Whole wheat PopTarts -- it is about time. Kids and parents love PopTarts and they are so easy in the morning, the only problem is, they are unhealthy. I do not remember the ingredient list entirely as there were so many ingredient and nutrition facts panels that I reviewed while I was there (my head is still buzzing), but I believe they did not have high fructose corn syrup and that the fiber content was pretty good (I am waiting on Kellogg to answer my nutrition and ingredient questions about this new product, but they are slow). We will have to keep an eye out to make sure that the product is, indeed, healthier. According to the reps, the product should start hitting grocery store shelves now.
As soon as I get my notes together, I will share some additional product information and nutrition and health outcomes that were discussed during the scientific sessions.

Easy and Fun Summer Snack

My daughter and I just created a fun and healthy snack this morning that I wanted to share with you. The best part of this snack, besides the nutrition, is that your child get to have fun while eating it. You can eat this with your child but make sure you let her make your snack...she will love that she is making your food for once.
Ingredients:
Sliced bananas
Peanut Butter on a big spoon
Granola in a bowl
Preparation:
Let your little one take a slice of banana, wipe it against the peanut butter on the spoon (you may need to help depending on the age) and then dip the banana slice and peanut butter in a bowl of granola (the granola will stick to the peanut butter) and eat. We had fun this morning and my picky eater actually ate her snack. Also, I not only got to play with her but I ate healthy too.