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Healthy Snacks: Tasty Ideas for Kids

by Melissa Kossler Dutton, Posted Jan 4th 2011 1:30PM

Healthy snacks are an important part of a kid's diet. Credit: Getty Images
As any plastic baggie-toting parent knows, healthy snacks are an important part of a child's diet.
Not only do snacks ensure that kids have enough energy to ...Swap out sugar-laden snacks for healthier treats.
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Add Papaya to Your Diet for Better Digestion

by Karla Heintz, Posted Apr 6th 2010 9:00AM

Christopher Columbus called it the "fruit of angels." Others were less poetic merely referring to it as the "big melon." But today, papaya is best known as the fruit for digestion. Cultivated in Mexico, this nutrient packed fruit has been used ...
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Butterfly Bites Make a Great Spring-Themed Snack

by Karla Heintz, Posted Mar 10th 2010 1:00PM

With spring just around the corner, why not treat your kids to a fun, spring-themed snack that's healthy, too? Typical snacks for kids these days usually fall into the not-so-healthy "junk food and baked goods" category -- think muffins, cupcakes, ...
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How Many Treats Can I Let My Kids Eat?

by Karla Heintz, Posted Dec 23rd 2009 2:00PM

Dear Karla, Now that we are in the midst of the holiday season, it seems we are confronted with candy canes, chocolates and baked goods at every house we visit and and every event we attend. My kids love the Christmas season and all the treats that ...
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Healthy Snack for Kids: Popcorn

by Karla Heintz, Posted Dec 19th 2009 3:00AM

This perennial favourite, whole grain treat is something that all family members love to snack on. Happily, it's quite nutritious, if you choose your popcorn wisely. According to the USDA National Nutrient Database, one cup of white air popped ...
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