Snacks are an important--and enjoyable--part of a person's diet. They give us energy, help us grow, and keep us from getting too hungry between meals. However, some snacks provide more energy and nutrients than others, and learning to be smart about snacks is important. Readers are given the tools to be smarter snackers as they find the facts about a variety of common snack foods. The informative main text and detailed sidebars are paired with full-color photographs and graphic organizers. Readers also discover questions at the end of each chapter designed to get them thinking critically about nutrition.
Don't underestimate the power of snacks! When it comes to kids' mood, energy, focus and success at school, one of the most influential factors is diet. And a hugely important part of what kids and teenagers eat and drink every day happens between meals - mid-morning, after school, when they finish a sports game, at the beach. A smart snack will boost them with nutrients and slow-release energy, whereas a processed snack or soft drink can cause a spike in their blood sugar, throwing out their mood and concentration. Poor snack choices can also have longer-term effects on their physical and mental wellbeing. But family life is busy. That's why passionate foodie Flip Shelton and renowned adolescent and child psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg have teamed up to create this collection of simple, speedy recipes to help you make the most of snacks every day without devoting hours to the process. From two-ingredient cashew balls and sweet potato chocolate brownies to egg jaffles and a whole rainbow of smoothies, whip up these recipes for (or with) your kids and you'll be packing them full of good stuff they'll actually want to eat. Show them how to snack smart and you can supercharge their happiness and health for life.
In this highly engaging title, readers learn how to fuel up for all their favorite activities by making mouth-watering, healthy snacks. Clear, step-by-step instructions and colorful images introduce children to snacking with a purpose--making delicious and nutritious snacks to fuel their bodies--and fact boxes help readers understand the benefits of nutrition. With recipes of ranging complexities that accommodate diet restrictions, this book allows every reader to excite their taste buds!
Make snacking a part of a balanced diet with advice from America's nutrition experts Snacking can be a habit that nourishes and sustains you or a source of excess calories and fat. Snacking Habits for Healthy Living shows you how to select a variety of snack foods and make them part of a healthy diet. This helpful guide provides advice for everyone, with specific information on the snacking needs of children, teenagers, athletes, weight-conscious adults, and those with special nutrition needs. It offers practical guidelines and strategies for different snacking situations and settings: at work, at home, and on the go. It also includes nutrition information for a variety of snack foods, all to help you select snacks, develop shopping lists, and create healthy snack food stashes at home, work, or anywhere.
Smart School Time Recipes is a collection of 125 healthy recipes, most with photos. It is provided free as an ebook to help encourage cooking and baking with whole foods rather than purchasing an abundance of pre-packaged foods for lunchboxes. The collection includes quick, easy, and delicious recipes for breakfasts, on-the-go snacks, and portable lunch items.
Don't underestimate the power of snacks! When it comes to kids' mood, energy, focus and success at school, one of the most influential factors is diet. And a hugely important part of what kids and teenagers eat and drink every day happens between meals: mid-morning, after school, when they finish a sports game, at the beach. A smart snack will boost them with nutrients and slow-release energy, whereas a processed snack or soft drink can cause a spike in their blood sugar, throwing out their mood and concentration. Poor snack choices can also have longer-term effects on their physical and mental wellbeing. But family life is busy. That's why passionate foodie Flip Shelton and renowned adolescent and child psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg have teamed up to create this collection of simple, speedy recipes to help you make the most of snacks every day without devoting hours to the process. From two-ingredient cashew balls and sweet potato chocolate brownies to egg jaffles and a whole rainbow of smoothies, whip up these recipes for (or with) your kids and you'll be packing them full of good stuff they'll actually want to eat. Show them how to snack smart and you can supercharge their happiness and health for life.
When hunger strikes, it's often unhealthy, highly processed foods that beckon, even though nutrition-dense and delicious snacks can be prepared in less time than an elevator ride to the breakroom or vending machine. Cooking Light Snacktastic! provides busy people with recipes and ideas for quick, great-tasting, fun snacks with benefits-so they can save time and money while preserving their health and waistlines. Cravings and between-meal nibbling often derail healthy eating habits. Smart snacking can be one of the best tools for losing weight, gaining muscle, fighting fatigue and keeping a diet on track. Cooking Light Snacktastic! highlights the best times of the day for snacking, optimal ratios of protein, fat, fiber, and carbohydrate, best food choices to provide energy before a workout and for recovery after one and anytime in between. Focusing on whole foods, combined sensibly and conveniently, this book is a must for moms, teachers, coaches, athletes and anyone wanting to optimize energy while satisfying hunger. With 100 deliciously satisfying recipes for sustained energy, you can say "goodbye" to the afternoon crash and "hello" to better health and performance. Try Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Granola Squares, Deviled Eggs with Bacon, Cheddar-Apple Cracker Bites, and Pimiento Cheese Poppers. Make homemade versions of commercial snacks like BBQ Potato Chips with Ranch Dip and Strawberry Cereal Bars, and much more!
It's never been so easy, creative, or fun to EAT SMART! With its tempting plant-based meals, this much-anticipated first cookbook by popular blogger Niomi Smart makes it simple to boost your health and energy. Rather than advocating a rigid diet that restricts food options, Smart creates flavorful dishes filled with superfoods, herbs, and spices. And, thanks to her menus, you can tailor what you eat to coordinate perfectly with your level of physical activity.
Your favorite childhood treats get a wholesome, junk-free makeover in this healthy snack cookbook featuring nutrient-packed recipes for Twinkies, Doritos, and more Make wholesome homemade Twinkies, Ding-Dongs, Doritos, and Cheez-Its, all with gluten-free and vegan variations! Here are 70 recipes for everyone's favorite childhood snacks with whole grains and natural sweeteners, so you can make low-sugar treats the whole family will love. Full of wonderful flavors and nutrients not artificial colors and preservatives, this collection of nostalgic childhood treats that satisfy your junk food cravings, but without all the junk. Real Snacks includes recipes for: • Twinkies • Ding Dongs • Hostess cupcakes • Pop Tarts • Animal Crackers • Oreos • Nilla Wafers • Sugar Wafers • Fig Newtons • Pepperidge Farms Milano cookies • Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies • Drumsticks • and more!
