Affordable healthy snacks for the entire family

For those who crave salty snacks, put down the potato chips and pick up a jar of pickle chips. While the sodium content is higher than desired, these tangy treats offer a zero fat, low calorie alternative to their salty counterparts. At less than $3.00 a jar and multiple servings in each jar, this snack is affordable and fun.When sitting around the house, why not fix up a quick snack of canned pasta instead of passing the the bowl of candy. Many varieties come in under $1.00 a can and offer fiber and needed vitamins.View the list »
Instead of a chocolate bar, reach for a granola bar. Most varieties are under 200 calories per serving and offer a good punch of fiber. Publix supermarket in Jacksonville Beach, Florida offers several brands for under $3.00 for a box of 12 servings.

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A brief survey of first graders at a Jacksonville, Florida elementary revealed that their favorite snacks were Capri Sun and chocolate bars. This should cause concern even for parents who tend to feel it is alright for their children to live off junk food. When supplying your child with a snack, it is important to remember that it counts in their daily intake of sugars, fats and calories. While every bite of food a child ingests does not need to be vitamin packed, filling them with empty calories on a regular basis can lead to obesity and general poor health.
Next time you or your family begins to crave a bite to eat during that between-meal time, take a moment to consider an alternative to the normal fat-filled, sugar-laden selections. You might be pleasantly surprised at the reaction it gets.

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  • Instead of a chocolate bar, reach for a granola bar. Most varieties are under 200 calories per serving and offer a good punch of fiber. Publix supermarket in Jacksonville Beach, Florida offers several brands for under $3.00 for a box of 12 servings.
  • When sitting around the house, why not fix up a quick snack of canned pasta instead of passing the the bowl of candy. Many varieties come in under $1.00 a can and offer fiber and needed vitamins.
  • For those who crave salty snacks, put down the potato chips and pick up a jar of pickle chips. While the sodium content is higher than desired, these tangy treats offer a zero fat, low calorie alternative to their salty counterparts. At less than $3.00 a jar and multiple servings in each jar, this snack is affordable and fun.
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, Jacksonville Nutrition Examiner

Crystal Scott, a former teacher and medical assistant, has battled with weight issues most of her life. After moving to the beach, she was able to come to terms with the local fashions. After suffering with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for years, Scott embarked on a nutritional path that has brought...

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