WEEKEND HEALTH TIPS Sarah Seifert & Jeri Dreikosen—EAP and Wellness March 18th , 2016 Fun Non-Edible Easter Basket Ideas for Kids & Adults! Sidewalk Chalk Jump Rope Bubbles Play-doh Lip Balm Stickers Whiffle Ball Set Coloring Books Scented Markers Flower or Veggie Seeds Small Fitness Gear: - Water Bottle - Exercise Ball - Hairband - Socks - Pedometer by Greatist.com The Easter Bunny is the bearer of all things sweet, delicious, and right with the world. But this holiday doesn’t have to induce the same sugar high as Halloween. Instead, fill those Easter baskets with some healthier alternatives. 1. Nut Butter with Fruit and/or Veggies To keep the carrots company, chuck a few apples and bananas in that Easter basket. We like pairing them with Justin’s Almond Butter packets for a healthy fiber- and protein- filled snack. 2. Homemade Fruit Snacks Standard fruit snacks often contain a host of artificial flavors, synthetic colors, and preservatives. While it takes some time, it may be worthwhile to make your own fruit snacks using real fruit. 3. Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs Name one person that doesn’t like peanut butter eggs. (Thought so.) Though store-bought eggs taste like the nectar of the Easter Gods, they’re often oversized and full of not-so-healthy ingredients. The filling, for instance, often contains more sugar than actual peanuts. Make your own PB eggs with recognizable ingredients and switch things up with almond butter for more fiber, iron, and vitamin E. 4. Graham Bunnies Annie’s bunny grahams are a great choice for a pre-made version, which comes in a handful of varieties (such as vanilla, chocolate, and gluten-free snicker doodle). They’re still cookies, so eat the bunnies in moderation! 5. Colored Hard Boiled Eggs! While creme eggs and peanut butter-filled chocolate eggs may take center stage on Easter, why not eat real eggs? This superfood-in-a-shell is just about 70 calories per egg and provides 6 grams of protein. Plus, they’re full of omega-3 fatty acids (important for heart health). 6. Popcorn Balls These do have a bit of sugar from the marshmallows, but otherwise these are a high-fiber, low-sugar snack. Here's Martha Stewart's recipe for popcorn balls. In This Issue: Are you Getting too Much Salt? NEW! FREE Skin Cancer Screenings NEW! Financial Wellness Series LiveWell Series Upcoming Sessions Ideas for a Healthier Easter Basket
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WEEKEND HEALTH TIPS
Sarah Seifert & Jeri Dreikosen—EAP and Wellness March 18th , 2016
Fun Non-Edible
Easter Basket
Ideas for Kids &
Adults!
Sidewalk Chalk
Jump Rope
Bubbles
Play-doh
Lip Balm
Stickers
Whiffle Ball Set
Coloring Books
Scented Markers
Flower or Veggie
Seeds
Small Fitness Gear:
- Water Bottle
- Exercise Ball
- Hairband
- Socks
- Pedometer
by Greatist.com The Easter Bunny is the bearer of all things sweet, delicious, and right with the
world. But this holiday doesn’t have to induce the same sugar high as Halloween.
Instead, fill those Easter baskets with some healthier alternatives.
1. Nut Butter with Fruit and/or Veggies To keep the carrots company, chuck a
few apples and bananas in that Easter basket. We like pairing them with Justin’s
Almond Butter packets for a healthy fiber- and protein- filled snack.
2. Homemade Fruit Snacks Standard fruit snacks often contain a host of
artificial flavors, synthetic colors, and preservatives. While it takes some time, it
may be worthwhile to make your own fruit snacks using real fruit.
3. Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs Name one person that doesn’t like peanut
butter eggs. (Thought so.) Though store-bought eggs taste like the nectar of the
Easter Gods, they’re often oversized and full of not-so-healthy ingredients. The
filling, for instance, often contains more sugar than actual peanuts.Make your
own PB eggs with recognizable ingredients and switch things up with almond
butter for more fiber, iron, and vitamin E.
4. Graham Bunnies Annie’s bunny grahams are a great choice for a pre-made
version, which comes in a handful of varieties (such as vanilla, chocolate, and
gluten-free snicker doodle). They’re still cookies, so eat the bunnies in moderation!
5. Colored Hard Boiled Eggs! While creme eggs and peanut butter-filled
chocolate eggs may take center stage on Easter, why not eat real eggs?
This superfood-in-a-shell is just about 70 calories per egg and provides 6 grams of
protein. Plus, they’re full of omega-3 fatty acids (important for heart health).
6. Popcorn Balls These do have a bit of sugar from the marshmallows, but
otherwise these are a high-fiber, low-sugar snack. Here's Martha Stewart's recipe