164: How to get your kids to eat healthier on the road with dietitian, Whitney English, RDN.
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Portable Snacks
, a registered dietitian, emphasizes the importance of packing balanced snacks for kids during travel. She suggests incorporating complex carbohydrates, proteins, and healthy fats into snacks to maintain energy levels and prevent blood sugar spikes. Portable options like fruits paired with nuts or nut butter, and homemade chickpea muffins, provide a nutritious balance and are easy to carry.
Planning in advance is crucial, especially with kids.
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highlights that these snacks can keep children energized and satiated during busy travel days 1 2.
Nut-Free Options
For children who cannot consume nuts, offers alternative snack options that are both safe and nutritious. She recommends using nut butters as a substitute for whole nuts, which can be a choking hazard for young children. Additionally, sliced vegetables and chickpea muffins, which contain oats, peanut butter, chia seeds, and kale, serve as complete meals in themselves.
It's all about planning, especially with kids.
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These alternatives ensure that children with nut allergies can still enjoy balanced and portable snacks while traveling 1.