Because vegetables are more likely to be eaten if a dip is provided, try hummus, guacamole, tofu or yogurt based dips. For added protein during lunch, try tamaried pumpkin seeds, sunflowers or almonds. Trail mix is readily available and easy to make combining raisins, dried apples, apricots and nuts or seeds. A few natural chocolate chips add appeal. Popcorn, rice crackers and mini flavored rice cakes are better alternatives to greasy chips.
Fruit leathers are an excellent dessert.
Be sure to look for cookies or brownies at natural food stores made with barley malt or rice syrup rather than sugar. Unsweetened applesauce, yogurt or natural puddings also make nourishing snacks. Brigitte Mars teaches Herbal Medicine and is the author of Natural First Aid and Dandelion Medicine. All Rights Reserved.