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Kids are the blessings for the parents in the world but when we talk about their tantrums, it is really very difficult to handle, especially when the case is about their meals. Mostly tasty snacks are unhealthy which includes pizza, burger etc. and children are just fond of these unhealthy snacks. 

Preparing palatable snacks with full of nutrition is a great talent. This just not only make kids happy but also healthy and that’s what every parents want…..

Many healthy snacks are available for kids, which keep their hunger at bay while providing rich nutrition for their growth and active bodies. A healthy snacks provide many benefits like it provides multi-minerals, enough vitamins etc., which are generally absent in the normal and tasty snacks. 

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) report that most children need to eat every 3–4 hours to meet their energy needs, so it would be better to rely on nutritious snack rather on unhealthy snacks. 

Some of the given below are the snacks for the children which they can enjoy anytime either it is school, trips, movie theater, parties or everyday also. 

Healthy Snacks for Children: Snack time is a great opportunity to add some extra nutrients in the child’s diet. Some parents find it hard to make their kids to eat vegetables but if given in a funky way, it is manageable to make them eat even veggies. 

It has been found in one study in 2019,  that healthy snacks can boost the overall quality of a child’s diet, as they are rich in nutrients and contain no or minimal fat, sugar, or salt.

A child might snack on some of the food items, fruits and vegetables, which are tastier, funny in looks, which can give them tremendous nutritional benefits. This includes:

• Carrot sticks, Celery sticks
• Cherry tomatoes
• Cucumber slices
• Peanut butter, chickpeas- rich in proteins
• Veggie pita pocket
• Unsweetened dairy products: such as milk, cheese, yogurt etc.-These are package of nutrition and can be also given in a flavored form. Yogurt on the other hand is the rich source of protein and calcium. 
• Whole grain foods: such as whole grain crackers, whole wheat bread, or air-popped popcorn

Snacks which should be avoided for the children's includes :

• Processed foods: previous studies found that processed snacks cause the obesity in children, as they are low in nutrients and fibers and also contain high amounts of added sugar and salt. 
• Cookies and chips
• Crackers made with white flour
• Candy
• Cakes etc.

Health-giving snacks at home: These options might help children to give them health benefits and taste as well. 

• Oatmeal is a healthy breakfast for kids and also a great snack as these are rich in soluble fibers, which is helpful in digestive tract. 
• Apple sauce and apple slices topped with peanut butter
• Low-fat yogurt parfaits, fruit chunks and whole grain cereal

• Cheese which is rich in protein and research shows that it also improves the diet quality. 
• Whole grain crackers with cheese
• Celery sticks filled with almond butter
• Baked whole grain tortilla chips with salsa

Health-giving snacks for children throwing parties

• Melon slices in fun shapes
• Trail mix, which contain whole grain cereal nuts and dried fruit
• Hummus and homemade pita bread 

• A tray of different-colored fruits and vegetables with hummus or a yogurt dip
• Whole grain tortilla chips with guacamole, salsa, or bean dip

Health-giving snacks for school- Packing a snack for your kid going school is often harder for parents than it seems. These are the list of some of the healthy snacks which gives a child, health benefit and makes happier also. 

• Vegetables, such as baby carrots and cherry tomatoes
• Applesauce Mini Muffins, Banana muffins and natural fruit roll ups
• Fruits with sturdy peels, such as oranges, apples, bananas, grapes, and plums
• Whole grain crackers and whole grain granola bars that are low in sugar.
• Cheese stick

• Fruit leather and crackers
• Sandwiches made of whole-wheat bread and different nutritious ingredients which includes cheddar cheese and thinly sliced apples, peanut butter and banana slices, hard-boiled egg, avocado, and tomato, cream cheese and cucumber slices and many more of the kids choice, which is a source of protein.
• Roasted chickpeas

Health-giving snacks for the cinema

• Homemade Popcorn over popcorns in movie theaters, as it is very high in salt and calories. Popcorn is the nutritious whole grain, unless some unhealthy toppings are added.
• Bottled water and low-fat milk over sugary sodas or soft drinks.

Health-giving snacks for the trip

When going on a trip without a cooler in the car, a person might offer snacks suitable for trips, such as:

• Whole-grain crackers

• Easy-peel fruits
• Carrot sticks

Car having cooler, they might also pack:

• Low-fat string cheese
• Yogurt
• Hummus to eat with whole grain crackers or vegetables

Summary

Children's are really choosy when it comes about their diet. They do not want to eat healthy food but prefer to have something which is tasty. It is not compulsory that all the tasty foods or snack are healthier and nutrition filled. Many food items are available which can be given in various ways to fill their small tummy, fulfill their needs and nutrition as well. It is advisable to avoid giving processed food such as cookies, chips etc. and unhealthy snacks to the children's.