{"id":1366,"date":"2018-12-07T11:00:22","date_gmt":"2018-12-07T11:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthforkids.co.uk\/leicestershire\/?p=1366"},"modified":"2025-10-14T16:09:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T15:09:58","slug":"healthy-snack-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthforkids.co.uk\/leicestershire\/healthy-snack-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy snack ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Why not get your kids busy making fruit kebabs?<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"fruit kebabs\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3V_ui2eB0T4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This video was not produced by Health for Kids Grownups and may contain adverts.<\/p>\n<p>Or add some crunch with our Groovy Granola recipe:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"groovy granola\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A8aTUFgr9t4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This video was not produced by Health for Kids Grownups and may contain adverts.<\/p>\n<p>Super smoothies are a yummy way to get your five a day!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"super smoothies\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NB39K3SDjgw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This video was not produced by Health for Kids Grownups and may contain adverts.<\/p>\n<p>And if you fancy a savoury snack, try whiping up some quick quesadillas:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"quick quesadillas\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y8KUgPp4lQA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This video was not produced by Health for Kids Grownups and may contain adverts.<\/p>\n<p>You\\&#8217;ll find lots more healthy snack recipe ideas on the Healthier Families website from Choc Cherry Popcorn Cakes to Pizza Pitta Faces. Yum!<\/p>\n<p>The amount of hidden sugar, fat and salt in foods can be surprising. Encourage your kids to try the Food for Thought quiz with your kids to help them think differently when choosing drinks and snacks.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re worried about your child\u2019s weight, and want your family to enjoy a healthier lifestyle, our Family Lifestyle Club (FLIC) could be for you.<\/p>\n<p>FLIC is a FREE eight week programme for children aged 8-13 and their families which runs across Leicester and Leicestershire.<\/p>\n<p>You can find out more by calling 0116 222 7154 or emailing FLIC@lnds.nhs.uk<\/p>\n<p>Healthy Eating and Healthy Activity Programme for Families<br \/>\nThe Healthy Eating, Healthy Activities (HEHA) programme is an eight-week long programme helping families develop positive lifestyle behaviours, like cooking healthy food and engaging in exercise.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the programme you will be guided by a friendly and dedicated nutritionist to answer any questions and provide helpful information.<\/p>\n<p>Take a look at their website here.<\/p>\n<p>_______________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust run\u2019s a confidential secure text messaging service for parents of children aged 0-19 years called Chat Health. The service operates Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, excluding bank holidays. All texts will be responded to by a public health nurse (health visitor\/school nurse) within 24 hours. Outside of the service working hours, you\u2019ll receive a message back to inform you that your text will be responded to once the line reopens.<\/p>\n<p>Should you require urgent health advice in the meantime, please contact your GP, visit an NHS walk-in centre or call NHS 111. For emergencies, dial 999 or visit A&amp;E.<\/p>\n<p>Leicester City: text 07520 615381<\/p>\n<p>Leicestershire &amp; Rutland: text 07520 615382<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why not get your kids busy making fruit kebabs? This video was not produced by Health for Kids Grownups and may contain adverts. Or add some crunch with our Groovy Granola recipe: This video was not produced by Health for Kids Grownups and may contain adverts. 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