Your air conditioner isn’t the only thing that uses energy in the hot weather-your kids do, too.
Warm months usually means children are playing outside more. All that running, jumping and swimming uses up plenty of energy, so it’s important to keep your kids well-fueled. Here’s a recipe that can do just that. It’s a fun, portable snack mix made with California raisins, so it has a sweet taste and supplies lots of energy.
Sunshine Snack Mix
Ingredients:
2 cups California raisins
2 cups low-fat granola cereal
1 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
Directions:
In large bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well.
Yields: 51/2 cups
Serves: 11
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Fun Fuel
The potassium in California raisins helps lower blood pressure, which has been shown to help reduce the risk of heart disease. In addition to adding fiber to the diet, raisins rank among the top antioxidant foods and even contain phytochemicals that contribute to oral health.
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