Snack Attack

According to an article in the September 2010 issue of Better Homes and Gardens, kids need to eat healthier snacks that they will eat and not throw away. Below are some suggestions from the article:

1. Prezelcrisps: They come in fun flavors and have no saturated fat, no trans fats, and no cholesterol. They are a bit high in sodium. $2.49 at Walmart.

2. Popchips: Which have half the fat of regular potato chips. They are popped not baked. $2.99 at Target or Safeway.

3. Riceworks Snack Crisps: These are tortilla chips and have the texture and taste of tortilla chips, but made with healthful brown rice. $2.50 at major chains.

4. Bissinger’s Gummy Pandas: Healthful ingredients plus organic syrup and sugar. $14 for 1 lb. bag at bissingers.com

5. Kashi bars: Snack bar that contain no artificial flavors and made with whole grains. $3.89 at supermarkets nationwide.

6. Trader Joes: Trail mix that is awesome. $4.69 traderjoes.com