At the start of the school year, think about your children's snacks - A la une

2023-09-01 12:13:14

September 01, 2023

Delight the taste buds and provide your child with sufficient energy until the evening, such is the role of the snack. But how to navigate to ensure a balanced intake of vitamins and nutrients, while limiting the consumption of fatty foods and fast sugars?

Fruits, carbohydrates and calcium. Rich in fiber and water, fruit compotes are a must. In commercial plastic, they are easy to put in your pocket. Homemade, they can be stored in a small tupperware®. Plus, they have a much stronger flavor and nutritional power compared to industrial compotes. Choose apple, apricot, banana or pear. In addition to their very sweet taste, these fruits are rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, minerals and trace elements (potassium, zinc, copper). In your little one’s bag, also think about water bottles for hydration. And milk briquettes for protein, calcium and vitamin D, essential for bone consolidation and growth processes. On the solid side, think of plain or chocolate madeleines, soft.

In the big leagues. To make your child accept his snack, do not hesitate to ask him for his opinion. Without giving in on everything, you can compromise. If he asks you for chocolate, for example, why not offer him… a mixture! Ideas ? Bet on the slow sugar/fruit duo: a slice of marble accompanied by a small Tupperware® of cut fruit, a milk bread with a chocolate bar and an apple, a sugar crepe with a fruit juice without added sugar. The important thing is to avoid sodas and cakes rich in bad fats (trans-fatty acids).

Source : How to give your child a taste for a balanced diet, Marie-Claire Thareau-Dupire. Edition Leduc, 2010.
Written by : Laura Bourgault – Edited by: Emmanuel Ducreuzet