Healthy na affordable snacks for children

Mara mob, kids get hungry between meal  times (breakfast, lunch na supper) and look for snacks. This is because they are growing fast and they get hungry a lot more than we do!

The most important thing to remember is to give your kids healthy snacks! They help to satisfy hunger between the main meal times in your family and boost their energy at school and at home. It will also give them nutrients they need for growth! Teaching and helping your child learn about eating and enjoying healthy snacks encourages kids to develop healthy eating habits. 

Ni healthy snacks gani unaweza patia watoi wako? Here are some ideas!

1. Nduma/Ngwashe 

Instead of givng your kid bread or cake, replace it na boiled sweet potato instead! It is tasty and healthy!

2. Njugu 

Amount kiasi ya njugu ni snack poa na itapatia mtoto wako energy. Try to choose zile njugu hazijaongezwa chumvi.

3. Boiled egg 

Instead of smokie, try a boiled egg? Mayai boiled iko high in protein na zinashibisha so your child will be feeling satisfied and happy!

4. Popcorn 

This is a healthier snack than crisps, give your child a handful of some tasty popcorn.

5. Fruit 

A banana , an orange , a mango  or an avocado  can be a healthy snack for your child too with a lot of nutritious benefits!

Do you have any other healthy snack ideas? Share them with other mums in the comments below!