Smart Snacks: 100+ quick and nutritious recipes for surviving the school years

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Don’t underestimate the power of snacks! When it comes to kids’ mood, energy, focus and success at school, one of the most influential factors is diet. And a hugely important part of what kids and teenagers eat and drink every day happens between meals – mid-morning, after school, when they finish a sports game, at the beach. A smart snack will boost them with nutrients and slow-release energy, whereas a processed snack or soft drink can cause a spike in their blood sugar, throwing out their mood and concentration. Poor snack choices can also have longer-term effects on their physical and mental wellbeing. But family life is busy. That’s why passionate foodie Flip Shelton and renowned adolescent and child psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg have teamed up to create this collection of simple, speedy recipes to help you make the most of snacks every day without devoting hours to the process. From two-ingredient cashew balls and sweet potato chocolate brownies to egg jaffles and a whole rainbow of smoothies, whip up these recipes for (or with) your kids and you’ll be packing them full of good stuff they’ll actually want to eat. Show them how to snack smart and you can supercharge their happiness and health for life. foreword 6 Introducction 9 How to snack well 13 Hydration 16 Time (and cost) saving tips 19 Dealing with the stress of Study 25 ------------------------------------ 1. On the ball 30 2. Smothies and Juices 50 3. Dips to dig into 68 4. Chips ahoy 86 5. Midnight Munchies 98 6. Fast Food 112 7. Cool thinfs for hot heads 122 8. Super Sangas 136 9. One bit wonders 146 10. Smart sweet Things 164 --------------------------------------- Aknowledgements 184 Further Reading 185 Index 187