Healthy Snacks

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Did you know that eating specific pairings of healthy foods can make them even more nutritious? Some vitamins and minerals feed off of others, letting your child absorb more. Serve up these super combos.

... low-fat muffins kids will love. Dried fruit and nuts add protein, fiber, and vitamins to a snack...-and-go snack that's also a good source of vitamins and minerals. Give their favorite junk food a makeover..., these calcium-rich yogurt snacks are easy to whip up and are a blast to eat -- right out of the bag! Do your...

What kid doesn't love to eat with his hands? Give him a break from utensils, and serve up these easy, yummy bites for dinner.

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To create healthy eating habits for picky eaters, try making their meals fun. There's a variety of visual tools you can use to make nutritious meals pleasant and even exciting for your child. Get creative about how you present food, try using some color, and be sure to tell your kids about the benefits of good eating right from the start.

Our delicious mission: to find nutrient-packed picks your tot will actually eat. So we sent nearly 50 yogurts, snacks, cereals, and meals that have recently hit grocery store shelves to a panel of 12 pint-size taste testers. The bibs are off, the squeals of delight have been tallied, and the winners are...

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If you have a child who sticks out his tongue at the sight of veggies or only eats "white" foods, you're far from alone. But don't despair. We've got smart solutions for helping even the fussiest kids become more adventurous.

Serving your kids well-balanced meals shouldn't be a chore. Based on recommendations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, our fun ideas will help your kids enjoy their nutritious diet.

... of calories, fat, sugar, salt, and vitamins to make sure all our choices were healthy. From the 50 snacks..., to tell us whether the snacks tasted good, and polled parents on which were convenient and easy on the go...-in-your purse snack for toddlers and preschoolers. "They're soft like a cookie," says one 4-year-old taster...

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Load your shelves with these delicious, nutritious foods, and we promise that your kids will stop begging you for junk food.