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100% Healthy Snacks Are Yucky, So...

By Denise Witmer, About.com

In order for your teenager to eat healthy snacks, the food needs to appeal to them. Realize that your teen likes the taste of junk food - who doesn't enjoy something that isn't good for them? Smart parents used the 80/20 rule when thinking of healthier snack choices for their teens. Some examples:
  • fresh fruit layered in pudding
  • trail mix with granola, nuts and M&Ms
  • vegetables with dip

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