One of my kids is a grazer. He’s on a growth spurt right now and wants to snack all day long. After finding empty popcorn and Pirate’s Booty bags around the house yesterday, I decided to take some action to ensure better, healthier snacking this summer.
I noticed that if I buy the organic pre-cut apples, my kids will grab those when they are hungry first. I usually avoid the pre-packaged foods because of the waste, but at Costco yesterday these were the only organic apples they had, so I broke down and bought them. Immediately after getting home, both kids grabbed one and started snacking. That’s when I had an idea.
This morning, I spent 15 minutes washing fruit and vegetables – in a one part vinegar to ten parts water solution to prohibit mold growth and prolong shelf life of fruit and veggies. The vinegar evaporates and leaves no taste on your produce so don’t worry. Then, I divided everything into individual servings and loaded up the fruit and veggie drawer. Making fruit and veggies as easy as grabbing a bag of chips.
Here’s hoping for healthier snacking this summer.
OC Green Mama 