More Great Ideas From Carly

Build-Your-Own Snacks

Carly Sopko, RD

ShopRite of Washington

Snacks can be way more fun if it’s something kids can be a part of putting together. Here are a few snacks that allow kids to build-their-own:

 

Trail Mix: include nuts, seeds, whole grain cereal, dried fruit

Smoothie: include fresh or frozen fruit, low-fat yogurt, ice, green tea

Dippers: include carrot, bell pepper, and celery sticks with low-fat ranch dressing

Roll-Ups: include deli turkey or deli chicken, leaf lettuce, cucumber, light mayo

Mini Pizzas: include whole wheat English muffin, tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, diced onions and mushrooms

Each month Carly holds a FREE kid’s cooking class during which children can build their own snacks and meal components. Email carly.sopko@wakefern.com for details on upcoming kid’s classes and events.

 

Eat Your Meat & Beans

Carly Sopko, RD

ShopRite of Washington

It is very important to include foods from all of the food groups throughout your day. Whenever possible, try to include foods from several food groups in each of your meals. Each food group offers a different selection of nutrients and we need all of them for our bodies to work their best. Meat and beans are great sources of protein and we need protein for our muscles, our blood, tissue maintenance, our bones, and the making of many enzymes that help with digestion and other important bodily functions. These are just some of the reasons why it is important to get our protein in our diet.

Animal sources of protein include chicken, turkey, fish, pork, beef and eggs. Plant sources of protein include beans, nuts, and legumes. Make sure there’s protein on your next plate!

Ask for Carly next time you are in ShopRite of Washington to help you locate these and other healthy options for adding protein to your meals