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You are here: Home / Food / FitMama: Healthy Snack Options for Moms

FitMama: Healthy Snack Options for Moms

January 5, 2008 By Stephanie

FitMama: Healthy Snack Options for Moms 1Exercising regularly has many benefits, but we can’t be completely healthy if we don’t pay attention to what we eat as well. The food that we put into our bodies can give us energy (or take it away), can help make our metabolisms, our minds, and our digestive systems work more effectively (or less effectively), and can combat sickness and injury (or not).

Eating meals that include a variety of foods (particularly natural and whole foods – think fruits, vegetables, and grains) is essential. Snacking on healthy munchies throughout the day can also be beneficial.

Snacks like…
fresh fruit smoothies
apple slices or rings
clusters of grapes
mini tangerines
sliced veggies
cheese cubes

Although fresh fruits and veggies are probably the best bet, I especially appreciate “convenience” snacks (i.e. snacks that require no preparation that I can grab on-the-go), but unfortunately these type of snacks are often packed with sugar, fat, and salt. Thus, I appreciate when companies produce yummy snacks in this category without all of the “yuckies.”

Snikiddy, “a new line of organic food products designed to embody and encourage a healthy lifestyle for children,” is one great option.

Snikiddy currently offers six different snack items***: Rockin‘ Ranch Puffs, Pizza Pie Puffs, Grilled Cheese Puffs, Chocolate Chippers, Cherry Oaties, and Banana Nibbles. The website states that, “all the ingredients in Snikiddy Snacks are free of pesticides, herbicides, genetic modification, and refinement.” With that great promise, these are snacks that you can share with your child without reservation (moderation, of course, still applies…).

***I tried all three of the cookies (chippers, oaties, and nibbles) and was impressed. I especially loved the Chocolate Chippers – they were satisfying, delicious, and easy-to-eat one-handed (an especially important feature for a mom!). I tried the Grilled Cheese Puffs and wasn’t a huge fan, but you will probably like them if you like these.

You can find Snikiddy products at a store near you or buy them on Amazon.

For more healthy snack ideas, read the “40 Healthy Snacks for Moms-to-Be” article on the Parents Magazine website.

FitMama: Healthy Snack Options for Moms 2WIN IT! One winner will receive a Snikiddy Snack Pack with a variety of Snikiddy snacks. To enter, simply leave a comment and your e-mail address on this post prior to Tuesday, January 8. The winner will be announced and contacted on Wednesday, January 9. * Winner must provide a U.S. mailing address.

* UPDATED * The winner is #78 porchswinger. Congratulations!

(Photo by souljourney74)

Filed Under: Food, Giveaways

Comments

  1. sandy winz says

    March 24, 2008 at 2:33 am

    Hi! I have orderd from this place a number of times and am very pleased to share. They have great kosher organic and natural food products.
    Here is a link http://www.wholeandnatural.com
    Enjoy!!!
    p.s. I used a code try if it works for you bldc08

  2. Jen @ irrationallove says

    January 9, 2008 at 12:46 am

    Hope it’s not too late.
    My four girls love these!

  3. dada25 says

    January 8, 2008 at 10:25 pm

    I would love to pack this in my daughters gym snack pack!

  4. Kylinsmom says

    January 8, 2008 at 5:29 am

    Yummy! I think that the chocolate chip things look good! Thanks!

  5. Danielle says

    January 8, 2008 at 4:47 am

    Chocolate Chips! Must have them!
    dansan826 at yahoo dot com

  6. jodi b says

    January 8, 2008 at 2:07 am

    Love the healthy, convenient packs. These look yummy!
    fourblackmans@msn.com

  7. Stephanie says

    January 7, 2008 at 11:39 pm

    Chocolate Chip My favorite! Something new, no more 100 calorie packs.

  8. holly K says

    January 7, 2008 at 9:01 pm

    I am all about healthy snacks-it’s all we have. It’s hard to find healthy snacks that are convenient and taste good!

  9. Tricia says

    January 7, 2008 at 6:51 pm

    Sounds yummy!

    mccammacks(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

  10. Tiffany says

    January 7, 2008 at 6:35 pm

    As a mom who is ready to have her second baby in about a month I am all about healty snacks. I must admit I allow myself more junk foods while I am pregnant but not after I have the little one. My email address is oconnellhouse@msn.com. I would love to try these snack packs.

  11. Nissa says

    January 7, 2008 at 6:35 pm

    These sound great!You’re right- It’s so tough finding convenient healthy snacks for kids AND moms!

  12. shimmala says

    January 7, 2008 at 4:40 pm

    The best part for us: the products are all strictly kosher! Yeah!

  13. Shelly says

    January 7, 2008 at 4:13 pm

    You can never have too many snacks….

  14. Sarah 'Bekah says

    January 7, 2008 at 4:29 am

    I would definitely enjoy these…I ***might*** even share some with the kids!

    dstomich@npgcable.com

  15. Leeanthro says

    January 7, 2008 at 4:08 am

    I like organic options for my family!

    cu_veg_mom at yahoo dot com

  16. Liz says

    January 7, 2008 at 3:41 am

    Hi! I am excited to find out a new healthy option for snacks! Thanks!

  17. bison61 says

    January 7, 2008 at 1:33 am

    I have never heard of these products – but I do like to serve healthy foods and snacks

  18. Laura @ Laura Williams' Musings says

    January 6, 2008 at 11:02 pm

    Count me in.

    blogged ya:

    http://laurawilliamsmusings.blogspot.com/2008/01/saturday-edition-of-contests-galore.html

  19. sara in tx says

    January 6, 2008 at 4:42 pm

    I am so curious about these. Hope I win!

  20. Corey says

    January 6, 2008 at 3:07 pm

    These are great snacks. We got some as treats at Boo at the Zoo this year.

  21. Maggie says

    January 6, 2008 at 2:21 pm

    Mmmm…Cookies!

  22. porchswinger says

    January 6, 2008 at 1:45 pm

    I like snacks!

  23. Lesha says

    January 6, 2008 at 10:42 am

    Great contest!

    LilacButrterfly [at] earthlink.net

  24. Fulmer Fam says

    January 6, 2008 at 7:04 am

    Would love love love to try this.
    asfulmer at bellsouth dot net.

  25. Nick and Megan...and Chelsea too! says

    January 6, 2008 at 4:41 am

    Sounds good to me!

    kings.3@comcast.net

  26. ChristiS says

    January 6, 2008 at 4:17 am

    Sounds yummy! Thanks for sharing!

  27. Betsy says

    January 6, 2008 at 4:12 am

    Sounds great! I love healthy snacks!
    betskev(at)earthlink(dot)net

  28. Qtpies7 says

    January 6, 2008 at 3:33 am

    With 7 kids, I am always looking for new snacks for my brood. Healthy and tasty is a double treat!

  29. BeBe says

    January 6, 2008 at 3:00 am

    oh I love these snacks!!!! I have been buying them at Whole Foods for months. I would love to win some… The cheese puffs and chocolate chippers are the best…

  30. Rach says

    January 6, 2008 at 3:00 am

    Sounds yummy! I want to win!
    rachelsarella(@)gmail(.)com

  31. Ginny says

    January 6, 2008 at 2:54 am

    Looks good, love to try out!

  32. Becca says

    January 6, 2008 at 2:31 am

    I’ve been trying lately to keep some dried fruit on hand. It’s easy to grab and go, is less messy than fresh fruit, and (depending on the fruit) can be eaten in smaller quantities.

  33. Marcia G says

    January 6, 2008 at 1:40 am

    Snikiddy snacks sounds yummy and at the same time good for ya. I sure would like to win a snack pack!!

  34. Geri says

    January 6, 2008 at 1:38 am

    I love Snikiddy snacks. The banana ones (along with a nice glass of milk) are delicious.
    gr11781[at]gmail[dot]com

  35. SJ says

    January 6, 2008 at 1:13 am

    They sound delicious! Count me in!

    sj1026 at gmail dot com

  36. Amanda says

    January 6, 2008 at 1:04 am

    Yummy!

  37. Taryn says

    January 6, 2008 at 1:01 am

    We need more snack ideas beyond goldfish!

  38. lev53211 says

    January 6, 2008 at 12:33 am

    sound yummy!

  39. junebug says

    January 5, 2008 at 11:09 pm

    my four year old grandson needs some good snacks to eat, sounds wonderful.

  40. Kristi says

    January 5, 2008 at 11:06 pm

    Thanks for this review. I’m always looking for healthier eating options for me and my little girl. Please enter me too!

  41. Kira says

    January 5, 2008 at 11:00 pm

    yum!!

  42. Stacy says

    January 5, 2008 at 10:41 pm

    YUM! Randomly generate me to a win! Im hungry!

  43. 2migirlsmom says

    January 5, 2008 at 9:50 pm

    We are always looking for new healthy snacks and these sound worth trying.

  44. jenavidez says

    January 5, 2008 at 9:36 pm

    these look so so yummy! i would love these for my kids and me!

  45. Naomi says

    January 5, 2008 at 9:08 pm

    I’d love to try these snacks! Snikiddy is fun to say, too…

  46. Lily Pad Mom says

    January 5, 2008 at 9:00 pm

    I’m always looking for new, healthy snacks for my 2 year old. I would love to try these.

  47. Bebemiqui says

    January 5, 2008 at 8:39 pm

    Count me in!

    bebemiqui82 (at) yahoo (dot) com

  48. meg says

    January 5, 2008 at 8:37 pm

    Cool! I love to try new things.

    megankortepeter@hotmail.com

  49. Madame Moore says

    January 5, 2008 at 8:01 pm

    What a great idea!

  50. Shanda says

    January 5, 2008 at 7:22 pm

    YUMMO! Looks really yummy!

  51. Heather aka Mom in the Know says

    January 5, 2008 at 7:14 pm

    YUM!!!

  52. Cricket says

    January 5, 2008 at 6:52 pm

    If I win this and my daughter likes them I will have to buy some for her soccer team! I love to bring healthy treats for them to re-energize with!

    I hope I win!

    lisaelliott[at]cox[dot]net

  53. mattie says

    January 5, 2008 at 6:35 pm

    Awesome, We’d love to try it!

    mengels[at]hotmail[dot]com

  54. fyjules says

    January 5, 2008 at 6:29 pm

    WOW sound really great.

  55. Crystal says

    January 5, 2008 at 5:59 pm

    These sound delicious!

  56. Amanda says

    January 5, 2008 at 5:57 pm

    sounds great, my girls would love it. thanks

  57. Damselfly says

    January 5, 2008 at 5:50 pm

    Huh. I never heard of Snikiddy, but it sounds like a good idea.

  58. Brit says

    January 5, 2008 at 5:31 pm

    I’m always into trying new snacks for my little guy! These look really good! Count me in!

  59. Kristen says

    January 5, 2008 at 5:11 pm

    Sure, count me in. My kids are in a picky food stage and I’m all for anything healthy that I can sneak into their diets.

  60. Paige says

    January 5, 2008 at 4:45 pm

    Hooray for snacks! And did you say they were healthy? Even better.

  61. Shari says

    January 5, 2008 at 4:45 pm

    It’s so hard to find healthy snacks on the go. Thanks for introducing me to these. I still won’t give my 18 month old sugary things so they would be all mine! :)

    sharibrownfield@gmail.com

  62. MamaChristy says

    January 5, 2008 at 4:09 pm

    My three year-old and I thank you for the chance at such a yummy prize…

  63. Jill says

    January 5, 2008 at 4:02 pm

    Here’s to random selection! Thanks.

  64. Wired Wilsons says

    January 5, 2008 at 3:59 pm

    would love to try this w/ our daughter!

  65. dodo says

    January 5, 2008 at 3:58 pm

    Sweet deal.

  66. Katie says

    January 5, 2008 at 3:48 pm

    Sounds yummy!

  67. The Robinson's says

    January 5, 2008 at 3:21 pm

    Now that I am at home, I seems like all I do is snack…so I am always looking for healthier options! Thanks!

  68. Holly says

    January 5, 2008 at 3:20 pm

    delish!

  69. kimstat says

    January 5, 2008 at 3:18 pm

    Those look awesome. I’d love to have my kids try them.

  70. loganandemmysmom says

    January 5, 2008 at 3:17 pm

    Sounds like something my picky preschooler might actually eat!…and it’s good for him…bonus!!!

  71. Breeni Books says

    January 5, 2008 at 3:10 pm

    If there’s a chance I can get my picky eaters to try something new, I’m all over it!

  72. Julie says

    January 5, 2008 at 2:51 pm

    Sounds great! I love new food products.

  73. lana42102 says

    January 5, 2008 at 2:43 pm

    Sounds great. I would love to try it.

  74. nicole says

    January 5, 2008 at 2:32 pm

    sounds yummy

  75. Meg says

    January 5, 2008 at 2:03 pm

    Never heard of these, but we’d like to try them!!

  76. Marcia says

    January 5, 2008 at 1:56 pm

    MMmm cookies! haha My daughter always says that even if she’s eating veggies.

  77. Lis Garrett says

    January 5, 2008 at 1:50 pm

    We *love* Snikiddy products!

  78. Cindy says

    January 5, 2008 at 1:41 pm

    These snacks sound great. I would love to try them out on my toddler.

  79. Sheila says

    January 5, 2008 at 1:32 pm

    Those sound really great! Please count me in!

  80. Brooke says

    January 5, 2008 at 1:30 pm

    Please randomly select me!

  81. Susanne says

    January 5, 2008 at 1:15 pm

    Looks yummy!! Thanks..

    stbaisch@yahoo.com

  82. Bree says

    January 5, 2008 at 1:00 pm

    These sound great!

  83. TheAngelForever says

    January 5, 2008 at 12:26 pm

    Sounds really good.

    the_angel_forever [at] yahoo [dot] com

  84. Jenna says

    January 5, 2008 at 10:04 am

    Sounds good to me!

    jg AT jennaglatzer.com

  85. wolkristen says

    January 5, 2008 at 8:01 am

    Snikiddy sounds yummy & nutritious; a great combo!

  86. Neenarneenar says

    January 5, 2008 at 7:02 am

    I’m willing to try anothing thats good for you.

    neenarneenar@sbcglobal.net

  87. Milk Mama says

    January 5, 2008 at 6:59 am

    Snikiddy sounds like a great snack for my kiddo! :)
    sarahmarie.pemberton@gmail.com

  88. Prospective Ma says

    January 5, 2008 at 6:02 am

    I’m willing to try some healthier snacks; Snikiddy sounds promising!

  89. jbubolz-miller says

    January 5, 2008 at 5:42 am

    Sounds like a snack that DS would actually eat! Thanks for the chance

  90. Jason and Caryn says

    January 5, 2008 at 5:27 am

    Sounds awesome….I love anything organic and healthy…

  91. Sarah says

    January 5, 2008 at 5:09 am

    This sounds great! What a great jump start to eating healthier~

  92. Stacey Moore says

    January 5, 2008 at 5:04 am

    i wold love to try these!!
    thanks

  93. Becky says

    January 5, 2008 at 5:02 am

    I always try to give healthy snacks, but sometimes you need something convenient too.

  94. Not the Queen says

    January 5, 2008 at 5:00 am

    Those sound wonderful! Count me in, please.

  95. Jenny says

    January 5, 2008 at 4:33 am

    Sounds delicious!

  96. windycindy says

    January 5, 2008 at 4:27 am

    What a fun, delicious contest! I am not familiar with these products. I will go to the site and check them out! I am a vegetarian and I have two teenage sons that really watch what they eat. Please enter me in your contest. Thanks much, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

  97. Miss Erica says

    January 5, 2008 at 3:46 am

    Yum! gumbi1313@msn.com

  98. nor_lou says

    January 5, 2008 at 3:33 am

    Snikiddy snacks sound really tasty

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