We know it can be difficult to know what to do when it comes to snacks.
Fruit and veg snacks are always the best choice, but if the kids are having packaged snacks, just remember to aim for a maximum of two a day. Look for healthier snacks of no more than 100 calories and limit them to two a day.
Top tips for healthier snacking from Better Health: Healthier Families.
After-school ideas – swap biscuits, sweets and chocolate muffins for healthier snacks like fruit and chopped veggies, plain rice cakes, toast with lower-fat spread or a toasted crumpet.
Get the kids involved – try making snack time exciting and more hands-on. Get your child involved by getting them to plan what they’re going to eat.
Pack a snack – save money and time when you’re out and about by taking bananas, apples or chopped-up vegetables with you.
Liquid sugar – a drink with a snack can be a double sugar overload. Swap sugary and fizzy drinks for diet or no added sugar drinks, lower-fat milks or water.
For more snack ideas visit www.nhs.uk/healthier-families
Toasted crumpet with soft cheese
Fruit kebabs
Sugar-free jelly
Additional information and support
Better Health: Healthier Families
Download the free NHS Food Scanner app. A speedy scan of your family’s favourite products reveals a range of healthier swaps for next time you shop.
It’s as easy as scan, swipe, swap! www.nhs.uk/healthier-families
Save Kids from Sugar
See how your child’s sugar adds up with the quick and easy sugar check.
