Hangry; bad-tempered or irritable as a result of hunger. While it might seem like a made-up word, the feeling is real. We all know the feeling you get when you are hungry, and when something does not go right, the irritation seems amplified, so imagine that for your children who often have much less patience than adults.
The solution? Keep snacks on hand at ALL times to avoid the hanger and keep your little ones sustained. Throw some in your handbag, the car, and school bags to make sure that if hunger strikes, they have something healthy and satisfying to hold them over until the next meal.
Here are some of our favourites.
Healthy, affordable and tasty. The Fade fit Kids snack was created by Kris Fade after he was struggling to find healthy, affordable snacks for his two daughters. Made with no added sugar, no preservatives and no peanuts they are made from dates and natural cocoa and are the perfect school or afternoon snack.
Sometimes, hunger can be mistaken for dehydration, and in the climate we live in one way to ensure your children are getting adequate fluids is through delicious and nutritious coconut water. Made with 100% natural and fresh young coconut water, Vita Coco contains five naturally occurring essential electrolytes, no sugar added, no fat and no cholesterol. Keep these on hand for yourself as well!
Did you know that children are more likely to eat if the food is cut into interesting shapes? These snacks are pure fruit gently baked into tasty paw shapes, with no added sugar or preservatives these tasty little treats will give your children a quick boost in case of low energy.
Gluten-free, vegan, lactose-free and no sugar added these delicious, chewy bars make for a family favourite. High in vitamins, antioxidants and omega – 3. The superfood ingredients keep you fuller with less, making this a low calorie, 100% guilt-free snack.
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