Breakfast-Still the Most Important Meal of the Day:

Research shows:

• Kids who eat breakfast tend to show improved cognitive function, attention & memory skills while having greater attendance rates and fewer disciplinary issues
• Breakfast improves the overall nutrient intake for both children & adults
• Breakfast cereals encourage the consumption of milk which is an effective way to increase calcium & Vitamin D intake
• Children & Adults who eat breakfast tend to have healthier body weights

Make time for breakfast every day. If your busy schedule does not allow for a breakfast at home for your student, we offer breakfast daily at each school. Remember, mom always said “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”.

Healthy Snacks for Kids:

• Graham Crackers with low-fat peanut butter
• Frozen grapes or blueberries (add a low-fat cream cheese and marshmallow dip for a treat)
• Apple slices topped with peanut butter or low-fat cream cheese and raisons
• Banana slices layered with vanilla yogurt and frozen berries
• Show your kids how to make trail mix with dried raisins, dried cranberries, coconut and your favorite nut
• Keep broccoli florets, strips of red or yellow sweet peppers, baby carrots or jicama handy to dip with low-fat dressing
• Make a fruit kabob with cut up strawberries, cantaloupe, watermelon and pineapple
• Baked tortilla chips with fresh-made salsa (tomatoes, onions, jalapeno and/or serano peppers, cilantro, lime juice and kosher salt)
• Whole grain crackers with low-fat cheese cubes
• Create a yogurt sundae using low-fat yogurt (vanilla or flavored) topped with fresh strawberries & bananas and a dollop of reduced-fat AWC

Cooking with your children makes for family fun. Try making these nutritious snacks with their help. Not only will you be making a healthy snack but you will be making memories.