Nutritionally competent snack items and ideas
When considering ideas for healthy snacks for family and self on a budget, good nutrition is a challenge. Foods available at bargain outlets and Dollar stores’ lack selection to whole unprocessed foods. Snacks at these stores are usually limited to cookies and flavored crackers, along with candy. Availability also differs at locations and brand of store, so creativity must be used. Below are a few ideas families and individuals can put together when income is low, but nutrition is a valued.
- Whole grain/ wheat crackers and tuna
- Tomato soup
- Milk mixed with packet of flavored protein powder
- Cheese with crackers
- Yogurt (With healthy bacteria and watch sugar content)
The United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition webpage offers information on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. This webpage can be reached at http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/
While visiting this page, please refer to information regarding portion sizes and amount of nutrients recommended per day. This can be found at http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/
Community agencies may offer assistance to low income households. These agencies within communities can be visited and an application submitted for help with food. Visit http://www.fns.usda.gov/outreach/getinvolved/
