Healthy Kids' Snacks for Cold Winter Months

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Garden City:516-222-5100

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It can be tough to get into a healthy routine after the holidays.  Kids tend to spend less time outdoors and more time snacking on many of the unhealthy foods associated with cold weather.  

Fortunately, there are ways to feel full and satisfied this winter without putting your health at risk.  Here are a few winter snack ideas that are healthy for your kids and their teeth!

Cold Weather Snacks:

• Baked Apples - Apple pie's are filled with sugar and additives.  Instead, try slicing a few apples on a cookie sheet and heating them at about 300 degrees F.  Once they brown, add yogurt that is low in fat and sugar and some walnuts.  This is a great, healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth!
• Pumpkin Seeds - It's easy to snack on popcorn, peanuts and brownies on cold days.  However, choose a healthier option instead.  Pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds are a great source of vitamins.
• Oatmeal - Instead of choosing a sugary cereal, opt for oatmeal!  Oatmeal is a great snack that is quick and ready to serve in just a few minutes.
• Celery and Peanut Butter - Spread peanut butter onto celery sticks for a crunchy snack that is good for you and your teeth.

For more healthy winter snacks that will help keep your kids away from junk food, check out this article.

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Healthy Labor Day Snacks for Kids

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Happy Labor Day!  As you celebrate with your family today, keep your smile health in mind.  There are plenty of healthy snack alternatives for you and your kids to enjoy.

Healthy Labor Day Snacks:

• Frozen Greek yogurt with berries – Mix 6 oz plan fat free Greek yogurt with ¼ tsp vanilla extract and place it in the freezer for about 2 hours.  Serve with 1 cup berries or fresh fruit.
• Shrimp cocktail – Serve 7 medium shrimp with 1 Tbsp cocktail sauce.
• Cucumber pita pocket – Slice ½ medium cucumber into thin circles, combine with 2 Tbsp tzatziki sauce and add to a whole wheat pita.
• Baked peaches – Cut a medium size peach in half and scoop a small circle in the middle.  Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon cinnamon and bake at 350 for 10 minutes.  When cooled, fill the middle of the peach with ¼ cup low fat cottage cheese.
• Berry smoothie – Mix ½ cup of skim milk or fat free plain yogurt with 1 cup of berries and ½ a cup of ice in a blender.

Read this Time magazine article for more tips on how to stay healthy this Labor Day weekend. You can also contact our office with any questions you have about how to keep your teeth healthy!  Call 516-222-5100 to contact our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to contact our Glen Cove office.

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