It’s that time of year again for fresh notebooks, sharpened pencils, and new lunch boxes, too. This fall, why not make back-to-school eating a way better nutritional experience for kids of all ages with healthier lunches and snacks.
Way Better Snacks is a company headquartered nearby in Minneapolis. Their tortilla chips are made with sprouted flax-seed, chia seeds, quinoa, black beans, brown rice, broccoli seeds, and daikon radish. Sprouting increases the amount the amount of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that the body can absorb and use.
These tortilla chips are also certified gluten-free, non-GMO, certified 100% whole grain, kosher, vegan, an excellent source of whole grains, low sodium, and a good source of fiber. Each serving has at least 17 grams of whole grains! Way Better Snacks do not contain trans fats, artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.
Way Better Snacks tortilla chips are available in the following flavors:
Spicy Sriracha is my new favorite from Way Better Snacks. It’s like a healthy Doritos®. 🙂
They have a limited edition Oh, My Sweet Punkin Cranberry too!
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New York-based nutrition expert, Karen Ansel, MS, RD, CDN, (www.karenansel.com) shares her Top 5 Tips for a More Nutritious School Year.
According to a recent study by Tufts School of Medicine, the average American kid takes in about a third of his/her daily calorie count from snacks. Younger children consumed healthier snacks while adolescents, the 12- to 15-year-olds were less inclined to reach for the healthier option. Bottom line: secure nutritious snack habits while kids are young.
Top 5 Tips For A More Nutritious School Year
· Get your kids involved in planning and packing lunches and snacks alongside you. This will show them being nutritious can be fun! And who knows, maybe their lunchbox creativity will shine through.
· Kids love chips, right? Why not offer them better-for-you corn tortilla chips that make everyone happy. Try chips made with sea salt and sprouted grains, beans and seeds, which offer enhanced nutritional benefits and are easier to digest. And believe it or not, they taste great, too! Enjoy sprouted grain chips with a favorite tomato salsa, guacamole or red pepper hummus.
· Choose reusable containers or lunch boxes, which have compartments for high protein dips such as hummus for veggies or Greek yogurt for fruit. More produce will be consumed if there is a “fun” dip to use.
· Get creative and build your own sandwich kabobs. This allows you to use different types of veggies (like zucchini, jicama) and leftover roast chicken from the night before.
· Keep a bag of grapes in the freezer. Use in school lunches or after-school snacks. Frozen grapes are a tasty, fun and healthful treat.
Disclosure: I received samples of Way Better Snacks for this post. No other compensation was received.
