Health And Wellness Center: 3 Quick and healthy snacks for kids

3 Quick and healthy snacks for kids - When hunger is manifested in small tummies, we better have something on hand because if you can not arm yourself crazy among the hungry children. But what happens when everything around us is greasy, full of sugar or nutrients? We must find snacks that are healthy but appetizing at once.

To think no more, here are 3 ideas appetizers, snacks or snacks that can be prepared in less than 5 minutes. All are nutritious and taste them from the larger child until the youngest of the house. We also include some tricks you can use to help your children are willing to try different types of food.

Italian style toast (serves 4)

This delicious recipe contains whole grains, calcium, healthy fats and vitamin C.
Ingredients:

4 slices whole wheat bread
4 oz. mozzarella
2 tomatoes (tomatoes)
Olive oil to taste
Oregano or basil (optional)

Put toast 4 slices of bread. While the bread is toasted, cut the mozzarella cheese and tomato slices. Remove the bread from the toaster and fix it in an attractive way on a plate. Add cheese and tomato bread and a drizzle of olive oil.

If you like you can also add a little oregano or basil to enhance the flavor.

Creamy fruit smoothie (for 4 or 5 people)
Ingredients:

8 oz. vanilla yogurt
2 cups milk
1 banana (banana)
2 cups strawberries
Sugar or honey to taste (optional)
1 cup ice (optional)

Put all ingredients in a blender, except sugar or honey.

If you need further sweeten the smoothie, add honey or sugar gradually until it reaches the desired flavor. If you want the batter is thicker can add a cup of ice.

Remember that fruits are sweet in their natural state and vanilla yogurt usually comes already with sugar, so maybe only need a minimal amount of honey or sugar.

Delicious hummus (hummus)
Ingredients:

15oz can chickpeas.
1 or 2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. Tahini (sesame seed paste - the original recipe required but optional)
Salt and pepper
Optional: Cumin, paprika, red pepper, coriander (cilantro), parsley.

Separate liquid chickpeas, reserving a little of it for later. Pour chickpeas, 1/3 cup liquid of these and all other ingredients in a food processor or blender. Whisk until no lumps or pieces. If the mixture is too thick, add liquid chickpeas or olive oil until a smooth paste.

Accompany this rich hummus with carrots, pita (pita) bread, toast and even crackers.

Tips for your kids to eat "everything"

Encourage them to always try something new even once or twice, otherwise how will know if they like it or not?
Serve the food on plates or glasses with funny designs, or arrange food shaped face, tree, or something they like.
Include them in the preparation of new foods or do to help you choose fruits or vegetables at the supermarket.
Planting vegetables in your house and your water them encárgales children and care for them. And when it comes time to harvest them, you can cook something special for the whole family.
And the most important advice: give a good example. Teach them to enjoy certain foods and sooner or later will follow suit.