A few weeks ago I wrote on keeping it simple when it comes to our kids diet. Now, I am not a 'hard arse' mother when it comes to what my kids eat but there are times and places for treats and consistency definitely does prevail in this area. And I am by no means a specialist nutritionist just a mum that wants the best for my kids. They say it takes up to 20 tastes of a certain food before our kids take to it, so keep this in mind when offering that fruit, vegetable or dinner that they have previously refused...it will click one day.
Snacks are seen to be something quick that we can just chuck in our bags and have on call when the time strikes but do you know what is really in the snacks? I personally try to keep away from the prepackaged type not only because they usually don't have many nutrients but also because of the overuse of packaging that just gets thrown away at the end.
The most important tool you can learn is how to read labels on the side of packets. This is your best guide.
These tables are a good guide of what to look for in kids snack items (handy also to take a photo and keep on your phone for reference)
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As you can see anything under 3gm fat, 5gm sugar and 120gm sodium, is considered the best option
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In regards to drinks, water is always best but if you must, water down the juice. Keep softies to a minimum.
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Fibre is a must for kids to help with the moving of food through their bowels and stop constipation and 'sore tummy's' that they may complain of. Looking at the table above, anything over 6 gms is excellent (but sometimes hard to find) so aim for between 3-6gms.
Have you ever wondered how the snacks you buy for your children stack up? I found this excellent chart on the Choice magazine website that rates most of the packaged snack foods.
There is a lot to take in here, so I will do a post next week on some of the snacks I always try to keep on hand for my girls.
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