Vegetables Fruits Whole Grains Protein Dairy - Arlingtonva
Easy and Healthy Snack Ideas Providing healthy snacks for your child doesn’t have to take a lot of time, planning, or money. Use the examples* in the table below to get started!
Vegetables
Fruits
Whole Grains
Protein
Dairy
• Carrot Sticks • Celery Sticks
• Sliced Apples • Citrus Fruits
• Whole Grain Crackers (Whole Grain Goldfish Crackers, Wheat Thins Multigrain, Triscuits)
• Nuts (Planters Mixed Nuts, Planters Peanuts)
• Reduced-Fat String Cheese (Sargento, Kraft, Polly-O) • Light Yogurt Cups or On-TheGo Packs
• Zucchini Sticks • Cherry Tomatoes • Grape Tomatoes • Broccoli Trees
(Orange, Tangerine, Clementine, Grapefruit) • Bananas • Grapes
• Berries (Strawberry, Blueberry, Raspberry)
• Cauliflower Trees
• Cherries
• Snap peas
• Raisins
• Sliced Cucumbers
• Fruit Cups in 100% Fruit Juice
• Bell Pepper Slices • Mushrooms
• 100% Fruit Applesauce Cups or On-The-Go Packs
(Dole, Del Monte)
(Motts, GoGo Squeez, Plum Kids Organic Mashups)
• Rice Cakes (Quaker, Happy Munchies) • Granola or Breakfast Bars (NutriGrain, Quaker Chewy Bars) • Popcorn (Skinny Pop, Angie’s Boom Chicka Pop, PopCorners Chips) • 100% Whole Wheat Breads (Nature’s Own English Muffins, Thomas’ Mini Bagels, Kangaroo Whole Wheat Pocket Bread, Salad Pockets, & Sandwich Pockets • Whole Grain Cereals (Cheerios, Wheaties, Grape Nuts)
• Seeds (David Reduced Sodium Sunflower Seeds) • Hummus (Sabra, Tribe, Athenos) • “Natural” Peanut Butter
(Jif, Peter Pan, Skippy, Smuckers)
(Go-Gurt, Yoplait Kids, Danonino)
• Reduced-Fat Cottage Cheese (Breakstone) • Low-Fat Milk (Horizon, Organic Valley)
• Edamame
Try mixing and matching different snacks to come up with healthy, tasty combinations: • • •
Vegetable sticks with hummus or low-fat cottage cheese Apple slices or celery sticks with peanut or sunflower seed butter Whole grain english muffin with hummus, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes
• • •
Low-fat yogurt topped with whole grain cereal and berries Homemade trail mix with whole grain cereal, dried fruit, nuts, and seeds Whole grain pita filled with hummus and bell pepper slices
Remember to be mindful of portion sizes. *This product list is provided for the purpose of example only. Brands in this table are not an endorsement of any specific product or business by DPR or Arlington County. Please always check the package label to confirm if the item contains specific allergens and was made in a facility that exposed the product to allergens. For help identifying specific products, please contact the Nutrition Educator at [email protected].
Where to Buy
Giant
Harris Teeter
Safeway
Shoppers
GoGo Squeez Applesauce, Plum Kids Organic Fruit Mashups
Virginia Square, Lyon Village, Columbia Pike at S. Barton, Shirley Park, Bailey’s Crossroads (Falls Church), Falls Plaza (Falls Church), Loehmann’s Plaza (Falls Church)
Pentagon Row, Lee Harrison Shopping Center, Village of Shirlington, Potomac Yard, Barcroft Plaza, Shops at Foxchase (Alexandria)
5101 Wilson Blvd, 1525 Wilson Blvd, 2500 N. Harrison Blvd, 6118 Arlington Blvd (Falls Church), 5821 Crossrd S. Ctr Way (Falls Church)
Seven Corners (Falls Church), Potomac Yard, Landmark Plaza (Alexandria)
PopCorners Chips
Virginia Square, Lyon Village, Shirley Park, Falls Plaza (Falls Church), Loehmann’s Plaza (Falls Church), E. Monroe Ave (Alexandria)
Pentagon Row, Lee Harrison Shopping Center
3713 Lee Hwy, 2500 N. Harrison Blvd, 6118 Arlington Blvd (Falls Church)
Potomac Yard
Nature’s Own 100% Whole Wheat English Muffins
Virginia Square, Lyon Village, Columbia Pike at S. Barton, Bailey’s Crossroads (Falls Church), Falls Plaza (Falls Church), Loehmann’s Plaza (Falls Church)
Pentagon Row, Lee Harrison Shopping Center, Village of Shirlington, Barcroft Plaza, Shops at Foxchase (Alexandria)
2500 N. Harrison Blvd, 6118 Arlington Blvd (Falls Church)
Thomas’ 100% Whole Wheat Mini Bagels
Virginia Square, Lyon Village, Columbia Pike at S. Barton, Shirley Park, Bailey’s Crossroads (Falls Church), Falls Plaza (Falls Church), Loehmann’s Plaza (Falls Church), E. Monroe Ave (Alexandria)
Hyde Park, Village of Shirlington, Potomac Yard
5101 Wilson Blvd, 3713 Lee Hwy, 1525 Wilson Blvd, 2500 N. Harrison Blvd, 6118 Arlington Blvd (Falls Church), 5821 Crossrd S. Ctr Way (Falls Church)
Seven Corners (Falls Church), Potomac Yard, Landmark Plaza (Alexandria)
Kangaroo Whole Wheat Pocket Bread
Lyon Village
Hyde Park, Pentagon Row, Lee Harrison Shopping Center, Village of Shirlington, Potomac Yard, Barcroft Plaza, Shops at Foxchase (Alexandria)
Reduced Sodium/Unsalted Sunflower Seeds
Virginia Square, Lyon Village, Shirley Park, Bailey’s Crossroads (Falls Church), Falls Plaza (Falls Church)
Hyde Park, Lee Harrison Shopping Center
5101 Wilson Blvd, 3713 Lee Hwy, 6118 Arlington Blvd (Falls Church), 5821 Crossrd S. Ctr Way (Falls Church)
Potomac Yard
Sunbutter
Virginia Square, Lyon Village, Shirley Park, Bailey’s Crossroads (Falls Church), Falls Plaza (Falls Church)
Lee Harrison Shopping Center, Potomac Yard, Shops at Foxchase (Alexandria)
3713 Lee Hwy, 5821 Crossrd S. Ctr Way (Falls Church)
Seven Corners (Falls Church), Potomac Yard
Yoplait Kids Yogurt
Virginia Square, Lyon Village, Columbia Pike at S. Barton, Shirley Park, Bailey’s Crossroads (Falls Church), Falls Plaza (Falls Church), Loehmann’s Plaza (Falls Church)
Hyde Park, Pentagon Row, Lee Harrison Shopping Center, Village of Shirlington, Potomac Yard, Barcroft Plaza, Shops at Foxchase (Alexandria)
5101 Wilson Blvd, 3713 Lee Hwy, 1525 Wilson Blvd, 2500 N. Harrison Blvd, 6118 Arlington Blvd (Falls Church), 5821 Crossrd S. Ctr Way (Falls Church)
Seven Corners (Falls Church), Potomac Yard, Landmark Plaza (Alexandria)
Low-Fat Milk On-The-Go Packs
Virginia Square, Lyon Village, Columbia Pike at S. Barton, Shirley Park, Bailey’s Crossroads (Falls Church), Falls Plaza (Falls Church), Loehmann’s Plaza (Falls Church), E. Monroe Ave (Alexandria)
Pentagon Row, Lee Harrison Shopping Center, Village of Shirlington, Potomac Yard, Barcroft Plaza, Shops at Foxchase (Alexandria)
6118 Arlington Blvd (Falls Church), 5821 Crossrd S. Ctr Way (Falls Church)
Seven Corners (Falls Church), Potomac Yard, Landmark Plaza (Alexandria)
Availability of products are subject to change. Remember to call in advance to confirm if a specific product is in stock at a store. Markets shown are for example purposes only and are not endorsed in any way by DPR or Arlington County. Stores not listed here may also carry these products. List last updated April 17, 2014
Vegetables
Fruits
Whole Grains
Protein
Dairy
• Carrot Sticks • Celery Sticks
• Sliced Apples • Citrus Fruits
• Whole Grain Crackers (Whole Grain Goldfish Crackers, Wheat Thins Multigrain, Triscuits)
• Nuts (Planters Mixed Nuts, Planters Peanuts)
• Reduced-Fat String Cheese (Sargento, Kraft, Polly-O) • Light Yogurt Cups or On-TheGo Packs
• Zucchini Sticks • Cherry Tomatoes • Grape Tomatoes • Broccoli Trees
(Orange, Tangerine, Clementine, Grapefruit) • Bananas • Grapes
• Berries (Strawberry, Blueberry, Raspberry)
• Cauliflower Trees
• Cherries
• Snap peas
• Raisins
• Sliced Cucumbers
• Fruit Cups in 100% Fruit Juice
• Bell Pepper Slices • Mushrooms
• 100% Fruit Applesauce Cups or On-The-Go Packs
(Dole, Del Monte)
(Motts, GoGo Squeez, Plum Kids Organic Mashups)
• Rice Cakes (Quaker, Happy Munchies) • Granola or Breakfast Bars (NutriGrain, Quaker Chewy Bars) • Popcorn (Skinny Pop, Angie’s Boom Chicka Pop, PopCorners Chips) • 100% Whole Wheat Breads (Nature’s Own English Muffins, Thomas’ Mini Bagels, Kangaroo Whole Wheat Pocket Bread, Salad Pockets, & Sandwich Pockets • Whole Grain Cereals (Cheerios, Wheaties, Grape Nuts)
• Seeds (David Reduced Sodium Sunflower Seeds) • Hummus (Sabra, Tribe, Athenos) • “Natural” Peanut Butter
(Jif, Peter Pan, Skippy, Smuckers)
(Go-Gurt, Yoplait Kids, Danonino)
• Reduced-Fat Cottage Cheese (Breakstone) • Low-Fat Milk (Horizon, Organic Valley)
• Edamame
Try mixing and matching different snacks to come up with healthy, tasty combinations: • • •
Vegetable sticks with hummus or low-fat cottage cheese Apple slices or celery sticks with peanut or sunflower seed butter Whole grain english muffin with hummus, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes
• • •
Low-fat yogurt topped with whole grain cereal and berries Homemade trail mix with whole grain cereal, dried fruit, nuts, and seeds Whole grain pita filled with hummus and bell pepper slices
Remember to be mindful of portion sizes. *This product list is provided for the purpose of example only. Brands in this table are not an endorsement of any specific product or business by DPR or Arlington County. Please always check the package label to confirm if the item contains specific allergens and was made in a facility that exposed the product to allergens. For help identifying specific products, please contact the Nutrition Educator at [email protected].
Where to Buy
Giant
Harris Teeter
Safeway
Shoppers
GoGo Squeez Applesauce, Plum Kids Organic Fruit Mashups
Virginia Square, Lyon Village, Columbia Pike at S. Barton, Shirley Park, Bailey’s Crossroads (Falls Church), Falls Plaza (Falls Church), Loehmann’s Plaza (Falls Church)
Pentagon Row, Lee Harrison Shopping Center, Village of Shirlington, Potomac Yard, Barcroft Plaza, Shops at Foxchase (Alexandria)
5101 Wilson Blvd, 1525 Wilson Blvd, 2500 N. Harrison Blvd, 6118 Arlington Blvd (Falls Church), 5821 Crossrd S. Ctr Way (Falls Church)
Seven Corners (Falls Church), Potomac Yard, Landmark Plaza (Alexandria)
PopCorners Chips
Virginia Square, Lyon Village, Shirley Park, Falls Plaza (Falls Church), Loehmann’s Plaza (Falls Church), E. Monroe Ave (Alexandria)
Pentagon Row, Lee Harrison Shopping Center
3713 Lee Hwy, 2500 N. Harrison Blvd, 6118 Arlington Blvd (Falls Church)
Potomac Yard
Nature’s Own 100% Whole Wheat English Muffins
Virginia Square, Lyon Village, Columbia Pike at S. Barton, Bailey’s Crossroads (Falls Church), Falls Plaza (Falls Church), Loehmann’s Plaza (Falls Church)
Pentagon Row, Lee Harrison Shopping Center, Village of Shirlington, Barcroft Plaza, Shops at Foxchase (Alexandria)
2500 N. Harrison Blvd, 6118 Arlington Blvd (Falls Church)
Thomas’ 100% Whole Wheat Mini Bagels
Virginia Square, Lyon Village, Columbia Pike at S. Barton, Shirley Park, Bailey’s Crossroads (Falls Church), Falls Plaza (Falls Church), Loehmann’s Plaza (Falls Church), E. Monroe Ave (Alexandria)
Hyde Park, Village of Shirlington, Potomac Yard
5101 Wilson Blvd, 3713 Lee Hwy, 1525 Wilson Blvd, 2500 N. Harrison Blvd, 6118 Arlington Blvd (Falls Church), 5821 Crossrd S. Ctr Way (Falls Church)
Seven Corners (Falls Church), Potomac Yard, Landmark Plaza (Alexandria)
Kangaroo Whole Wheat Pocket Bread
Lyon Village
Hyde Park, Pentagon Row, Lee Harrison Shopping Center, Village of Shirlington, Potomac Yard, Barcroft Plaza, Shops at Foxchase (Alexandria)
Reduced Sodium/Unsalted Sunflower Seeds
Virginia Square, Lyon Village, Shirley Park, Bailey’s Crossroads (Falls Church), Falls Plaza (Falls Church)
Hyde Park, Lee Harrison Shopping Center
5101 Wilson Blvd, 3713 Lee Hwy, 6118 Arlington Blvd (Falls Church), 5821 Crossrd S. Ctr Way (Falls Church)
Potomac Yard
Sunbutter
Virginia Square, Lyon Village, Shirley Park, Bailey’s Crossroads (Falls Church), Falls Plaza (Falls Church)
Lee Harrison Shopping Center, Potomac Yard, Shops at Foxchase (Alexandria)
3713 Lee Hwy, 5821 Crossrd S. Ctr Way (Falls Church)
Seven Corners (Falls Church), Potomac Yard
Yoplait Kids Yogurt
Virginia Square, Lyon Village, Columbia Pike at S. Barton, Shirley Park, Bailey’s Crossroads (Falls Church), Falls Plaza (Falls Church), Loehmann’s Plaza (Falls Church)
Hyde Park, Pentagon Row, Lee Harrison Shopping Center, Village of Shirlington, Potomac Yard, Barcroft Plaza, Shops at Foxchase (Alexandria)
5101 Wilson Blvd, 3713 Lee Hwy, 1525 Wilson Blvd, 2500 N. Harrison Blvd, 6118 Arlington Blvd (Falls Church), 5821 Crossrd S. Ctr Way (Falls Church)
Seven Corners (Falls Church), Potomac Yard, Landmark Plaza (Alexandria)
Low-Fat Milk On-The-Go Packs
Virginia Square, Lyon Village, Columbia Pike at S. Barton, Shirley Park, Bailey’s Crossroads (Falls Church), Falls Plaza (Falls Church), Loehmann’s Plaza (Falls Church), E. Monroe Ave (Alexandria)
Pentagon Row, Lee Harrison Shopping Center, Village of Shirlington, Potomac Yard, Barcroft Plaza, Shops at Foxchase (Alexandria)
6118 Arlington Blvd (Falls Church), 5821 Crossrd S. Ctr Way (Falls Church)
Seven Corners (Falls Church), Potomac Yard, Landmark Plaza (Alexandria)
Availability of products are subject to change. Remember to call in advance to confirm if a specific product is in stock at a store. Markets shown are for example purposes only and are not endorsed in any way by DPR or Arlington County. Stores not listed here may also carry these products. List last updated April 17, 2014
