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We all know that snacking is major issue for those of us trying to watch our weight. Having snacks is not bad, but you have to watch what you are snacking on. With the remarkable success of “100 Calorie Snacks” made popular by your favorite snack companies, everyone is looking for snacks that are 100 calories or less. In my opinion, a Twinkie is a Twinkie, whether it is a 100 calorie Twinkie or a full fledged 250 calorie Twinkie. We want to keep away from all the sugars and artificial sweeteners found in these snack packs.

Here is a list of healthy 100 calorie snacks to share with your family and friends:

1. Half an apple with 2 teaspoons of peanut butter
2. An orange and a few dry-roasted nuts
3. 10 cashew nuts
4. 10 almonds
5. 2 ounces of lean roast beef
6. Half a small avocado
7. 3 ounces cooked whole-grain noodles with 1 fresh tomato and 1/2 ounce hard cheese
8. 1 seven-grain Belgian waffle
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Childhood obesity is an ever-growing challenge and parents are quite concerned. So, what’s a family to do? Let's face it, when we try to change the eating habits of children, we will often hear complaints and whining. It's no easy task. However, a program for the whole family is ideal in achieving quicker success.

Here are some helpful tips to try with your children:

• Speak with your family doctor before beginning any program, especially if there are any medical concerns associated with a member of the family.
• Get your kids in the habit of eating smaller, healthier meals more frequently. Try giving your children wraps instead of sandwiches (at least use whole grain bread instead of white bread), try fat-free cheeses, low sodium foods, add more fruits and veggies to their diets. In addition, have them start drinking more water everyday.
• Make gradual changes in eating healthier. Unless your doctor says otherwise, do not throw everything out at once or try to change every little bad habit in one sweep. It will only create frustration, and the kids will end up stuffing themselves on those outlawed products after only a short time.
• Breakfast is very important. It jump-starts the metabolism and is essential to being fit. However, it shouldn't be something dessert-like. Even a piece of fruit or breakfast shake would do well in place of a Pop-Tart or Eggo as a quick breakfast, so make sure to keep fresh fruit available.
  
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