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Kids Snack Face-Off: 5 Unhealthy Treats and 5 Wholesome Challengers

Posted by brooklynsupper on December 7th, 2011 at 2:55 pm

09  Kids Snack Face Off: 5 Unhealthy Treats and 5 Wholesome Challengers

We all want to eat more healthfully, and grabbing healthy snacks at the store has never been easier. But, according to The Daily Meal, many kids’ snacks are not as healthy or wholesome as they might seem. For instance, did you know that the childhood fave goldfish crackers have MSG? Or that Go-gurt has as much sugar per ounce as soda? Head below the jump for a round-up of not-so-healthy snacks, and healthier swaps.

 

01 Kids Snack Face Off: 5 Unhealthy Treats and 5 Wholesome Challengers

Avoid: Yoplait Go-Gurt
Does something with more sugar per ounce than Coca Cola sound healthy to you? I didn't think so.
Head over to The Daily Meal for the full story
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For more from The Daily Meal, check out 9 Incredible Food Sculptures11 Things That Make Your Waiter Mad, and 10 Tips for Becoming a Locavore.

For more on kids’ food “health-washing” check out the 10 Most Unhealthy “Health” Foods for Kids.

 

 

 Kids Snack Face Off: 5 Unhealthy Treats and 5 Wholesome Challengers

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