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It seemed like only yesterday that we heard the sounds of bells ringing, girls yelling, cheerleaders cheering and horns honking. Yes, I'm talking about the sounds of school being out. Now we are entering a new school year with new friends, new sights and new sounds. We have put together a quick list to ensure your teen is healthy and prepared for the school year; along with tips on how to get ready for school in 10 minutes.
What's the first thing you do when you get home from school? If you're like most teens, you raid the refrigerator. So to help you stay healthy and full of energy this school year, we researched the web for great snacks and found WebMD has some cool ideas.
Here's the good news: the best way to maintain a normal weight (and be smarter and stronger) is to stop depriving yourself. Go ahead and eat a healthy snack between meals, and enjoy it! Snacking between meals ensures that your body will not run out of fuel. And common sense tells you that it's hard to make wise choices at dinnertime if your stomach is growling.
The bad news is that if you make poor choices or eat too many calories at snack time, you'll probably gain weight. If your snack choices are determined by how you feel at the moment or by the not-so-nutritious selections in the vending machine, you're likely to overeat and miss out on important nutrients.
That's why it's good to plan ahead. The following snacks will help fill you up and keep you going until your next meal. Many can be pre-packaged the night before. Stuff a few in your backpack to ensure you are ready for a quick snack in between classes.
-Apple slices spread with peanut butter and sprinkled with raisins.
-Cheese toast (whole grain bread with low-fat cheese).
-Cut-up vegetables with low-fat ranch dressing.
-Edamame (steamed Japanese soybeans).
-Hummus on a whole-wheat pita.
-Low-fat yogurt with a tablespoon of chopped walnuts.
-Oatmeal made with low-fat milk with strawberries.
-Peanut butter and banana sandwich on whole-grain bread.
-Popcorn without butter (sprinkle with Parmesan cheese).
-Red grapes and string cheese.
-Rice cakes spread lightly peanut butter (spread lightly).
See a lot more on www.teens.webmd.com