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EDUCATION
Fuel your kids’ day with breakfast before school
School is back in session, which means hectic
mornings spent searching for missing shoes
and backpacks, and jam-packed schedules
with homework sessions and extracurricular
activities.
Morning meals at home or at school are imperative,
and for busy parents, breakfast snacks on the
go can be key when rushing out the door.
Incorporating an easy, delicious, wholesome
breakfast snack option like new GoGo squeeZ
SmoothieZ - available now on Target shelves -
into kids’ routines helps keep them full while
offering the nutrients kids need to jump-start
their day. Each 4 oz portable pouch is glutenfree,
pantry-friendly, a source of calcium, and
has 4 g of protein in a yogurt, fruit and whole
oat blend.
Registered Dietitian and founder of Real
Mom Nutrition Sally Kuzemchak shares a few
reasons why incorporating a morning snack can
contribute to kids’ overall well-being throughout
the day:
A NUTRITIOUS BREAKFAST
OFFERS ENERGY FOR AN ACTIVE
LIFESTYLE
It’s important for kids to eat something wholesome
each morning to fuel their day. Breakfast
snacks that are rich in calcium and protein help
them stay energized and full until lunchtime.
Also, getting a boost of energy at breakfast makes
it easier for kids to be active throughout their
day, contributing to a more active lifestyle in the
future.
EATING BREAKFAST IMPROVES
ALERTNESS, CONCENTRATION
AND MEMORY FUNCTION
Just like the stomach, the brain needs nutritious
foods to thrive. Skipping breakfast may
affect your child’s focus or leave them feeling
drowsy and irritable.
A breakfast filled with whole grains, fiber
and protein can help improve kids’ attention
spans and enhance concentration and memory
skills.
A DAILY BREAKFAST ROUTINE
SETS HEALTHY HABITS
Just like making their bed or brushing their
teeth, nutritional habits should be taught early
on. Making breakfast part of a kid’s daily routine
offers the building blocks for a healthy and balanced
lifestyle as they become older.
Start mornings off right by adding GoGo
squeeZ SmoothieZ to your breakfast routine.
Help your kids stay full and give them the boost
of energy they’ll need to thrive this school year.
— Courtesy BPT
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