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100% Healthy Snacks Are Yucky, So...

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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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