It seems Nas has hit yet another growth spurt. His growth spurts are always apparent because he suddenly requires more sleep otherwise he's very grumpy, mean, and moody. Along with those pleasantries come his insatiable need to EAT! It is amazing, during these growth spurts, just how much food this kid can put away. At 4'3" and a whopping 60 pounds, I wonder where my six-year-old beanpole is putting all of that food.
Not one to pour all-things-packaged into the kids, these spurts make keeping the hungry fed a bit tricky. Of course, all things in moderation, but that balance requires a lot on my part. With that said, it's time to scour the cook books and websites for healthy, well-balanced snacks to be made by yours truly so that this child of mine doesn't feel quite so ravenous.
Some of the better recipes or snack ideas I've stumbled upon are from websites like myrecipes.com that suggested making Peanut Butter Banana Spirals that even sneak in a little wheat germ which happens to be high in protein - bonus! The website even suggests hearty, healthy sandwich ideas that will keep both of my kids plugging along well after lunch, especially on school days.
I'm not a fan of the internet primarily because of the time-suck it has proven to be for me, but being the information hog that I am, there's nothing like finding whatever my mind can conjure right at my finger tips. The wide range of food tips, nutrition guides, and especially recipes makes meal planning a little easier (I said 'a little'). Where my hungry son is concerned, this definitely feeds his hunger as well as mine.
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