Snacks on the Go
Who doesn’t love to snack? Summer time is the time to head off on a road trip, to the beach or mountains. Some people say to avoid snacks, but why? Snacks are important for kids as they have small stomachs and they need snacks between meals. Adults love to snack. So when you are on the go, how to make healthier choices on the run? One way is to plan ahead and bring snacks with you. I was at a car wash waiting for my car to get done and saw a mom and her 4-5 year old daughter sitting on a bench. The daughter said, “I’m hungry”. I thought for sure the mom would head for the vending machine. But no, from her purse she pulled out a juice box and a baggie of orange slices, a baggie of whole grain crackers and asked her daughter which one she wanted. I was pleasantly surprised and very impressed and told the mother how unusual she was to bring healthy snacks with you. She planned ahead. CVS actua...