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Healthy Snacks: Little Dippers

By:   Vanessa Greaves

Scooping up dips turns mere eating into interactive food fun. And who says kids shouldn’t play with their food, especially if it means they'll end up eating more fruits and veggies?

Put a plate of crunchy produce in front of the average kid, and you might not see much action. But add a bowl of dip and watch out!


Dip Me!

Dips are easy to make for instant anytime snacks. Keep a batch in the fridge and let your kids dig in after school, after sports, or whenever they need a quick and nutritious pick-me-up. Here are some simple dipping do's:

  • Make it easy to choose healthy snacks by keep crispy, bite-size vegetables and fruit stored in the fridge along with the dips.
  • Serve dips with baked whole grain tortilla and pita chips instead of greasy, salty fried chips.
  • Substitute low-fat dairy options in dip recipes.






     
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