Smart Swap Foods for Healthy Kids
Did you know small changes in your daily nutrition can make big positive changes to your overall health and well-being? Even though sugary cereal is one of the easiest breakfast options, it’s far from the best. A cup of plain yogurt with some walnuts and berries, tossed into it and sprinkled with honey would take as much time to prepare, but it would be so much healthier and more nutritious. Instead of eating a pack of potato chips for snack, munch on some crunchy baby carrots. Reaching for a soda? Think again. It’s loaded with sugar and awful for your teeth. Have some water infused with fresh fruit or berries instead.
Children’s of Mississippi and Kohl’s Fit Kids joined their efforts in creating this video about healthy options to replace the unhealthy snacks and get the benefits of good nutrition instead of useless empty calories.
Two local health experts, Shanda Sandridge, CPNP-AC, and Krista King, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, who both specialize in Pediatric Weight Management share easy tips on how to get your whole family to eat healthy. With a few small adjustments in your daily eating habits you’ll make a huge difference for your overall health. Make small changes that count big!
Children’s of Mississippi and Kohl’s Fit Kids also shared handy printable resources that teach you how to replace the unhealthy snacks with good nutritious options. We hope you and your kids enjoy these ideas and have fun making your healthy meals together!
