![]() The best way to avoid temptation of unhealthy snacks is to just not have them around. It is helpful to have healthy snacks ready and prepared so when you find yourself hungry and in the pantry or fridge you choose a healthy option instead of going for the chips, candy, or treats. ![]() In that case they have to finish their dinner or whatever meal we just had before they can have a snack or their unfinished meal becomes their snack. However, sometimes they try to get out of eating their dinner by getting a snack shortly afterwards. At meal time I do not force them to finish their plate because I do not want them to eat if they’re not hungry or force feed them. In fact, when asking for a snack I sometimes offer a part of the meal we just had or say “you can have a snack after you eat your dinner first”. However, if you have kids that are eating a snack 1-5 times a day, it should be a healthy supplement or extension of their meals. When you say or think of the word snack – lots of unhealthy and treat type foods come to find. If not careful or paid attention too, snacks can curb and deplete healthy eating habits. With how many snacks my kids eat, I need to plan healthy snacks for the week in addition to meals. Even after we get done eating a meal (which sometimes they hardly touch) one of my kids is always asking for a snack. At my house with small children, snacks are like meals 4, 5, 6 and 7 for the day. Everyone talks about meal planning, but rarely do we mention snack planning.
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