Heart-Healthy Snacks for School Lunches

Meta Description: Pack heart-healthy snacks for school lunches to support kids' cardiovascular health. Tasty, nutritious options they'll love!

Overview

Keep kids' hearts healthy with heart-healthy snacks for school lunches. These snacks, like fruits and nuts, are easy to pack, delicious, and support cardiovascular wellness, ensuring your child stays energized and heart-healthy at school.

Snack Benefits

The AHA recommends low-sodium snacks for kids.

Snack 1: Apple Slices with Nut Butter

• Ingredients: 1 apple, 1 tbsp almond butter.
• Instructions: Slice apple, spread nut butter.
• Benefit: Healthy fats and fiber.

Snack 2: Veggie Sticks

• Ingredients: Carrot sticks, cucumber slices.
• Instructions: Pack with a dip like hummus.
• Benefit: Antioxidants for heart health.

Tips

• Keep portions small.
• Avoid sugary snacks.

FAQ

• Kids like them? Yes, they're tasty!
• Safe? Yes, nut-allergy aware.

Next Steps

See Heart-Healthy Foods for more.