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NUTRITION

more fun!LESS SUGAR,

Your peeps will cheer at these
healthy spring treat ideas.

“You don’t have to deny your child spring treats,” says Kimberly 5. Give active items. Give children bubbles, a jump rope, a small
Lyons, RD, LD, outpatient dietitian for Wellness Center, Navicent ball and other things they can use during playtime.
Health. “But do give them more options.” Lyons suggests these tips:
“Some parents may want to start a new tradition, and that’s
1. Stick to dark chocolate. It contains less sugar and more great,” Lyons says. “Celebrate spring by filling a bucket with
antioxidants—substances that protect cells. gardening tools, gloves, potting soil and seeds. Spend the rest of the
day together planting an herb or vegetable garden.”
2. Buy fun-size, individually wrapped candies. This way, you
don’t have to worry about portion control. WANT MORE HEALTHY EATING TIPS? CALL WELLNESS
CENTER, NAVICENT HEALTH AT 478-477-2300 AND ASK
3. Use plastic eggs. These add color and take up space. Plus, ABOUT MEETING WITH A DIETITIAN.
children love to open them up. Place toys or healthy treats,
like raisins, inside each one.

4. Encourage good dental habits. Give kids a colorful
toothbrush and toothpaste, and remind them to brush after
eating candy.

CNHOOCO-LBATEAKE Celebrate spring with
COOKIES a few homemade

chocolate and peanut
butter treats this year.

INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
1 cup sugar 1. I n a saucepan, bring sugar, milk, (Servings: 18)
½ cup 1 percent milk Calories: 120
¼ cup margarine margarine and cocoa powder to a boil. Total fat: 5g
2 tablespoons unsweetened Then, remove the pan from heat. Sodium: 15mg
2. Add in vanilla extract, peanut butter and Total carbohydrates: 18g
cocoa powder dry oats. Mix ingredients until evenly Total sugars: 12g
1 teaspoon vanilla extract blended. Protein: 2g
¼ cup peanut butter 3. U sing a spoon, place little balls of
2 cups dry oats mixture onto a baking sheet that’s been RECIPE COURTESY OF
Nonstick cooking spray sprayed with oil. “WHAT’S COOKING? USDA
4. S et baking sheet in the fridge to cool for MIXING BOWL.”
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