Articles tagged with snacks
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The ‘Fast Food’ You’ll Want Your Kids To Eat
Knowing I’d be driving around, and the kids may not have time to grab a snack at home, I packed some instead. We love trail mix, and there are a million combinations to making a good trail mix. So, we put together what we like. Usually: Almonds cashews peanuts Macadamian nuts unsweetened coconut Semi-Sweet chocolate chips Raisins Dried cranberries One serving of nuts is 1 [...]
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Kids and Snacking, 4 Questions to Ask
My kids inherited the need to snack from me. We’re a family of grazers. We love snacking. We embrace it actually. Snacking doesn’t have to be the activity that ruins their dinner! Snacking can be the opportunity to get missing nutrients, keep blood sugar steady, and keep those little tummies satisfied. Snacking isn’t all created [...]
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29 Tips for Keeping Portions Under Control
When it comes to food portions, size matters. In a world filled with “supersized” options, all-you-can-eat buffets and extra-large pizzas, it is no wonder that people overeat. Have you ever found yourself in one of these situations: Eating snacks straight out of the bag while watching television, or even grabbing a second [...]
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Working Nights And Snacks
I work nights. Working nights is unnatural, stressful, and makes you prone to weight gain. (Old joke: What's the difference between a night nurse and an elephant? About ten pounds.) It is also hard to eat a real meal when you work nights, as eating a real meal will make you want to fall [...]
