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Healthy Snack Ideas for the Whole Family!

Make healthy eating "grab and go." After grocery shopping, make snack packs for everyday of the week:
  •  Chop celery and saran wrap individually - store in refrigerator
  •  Individually saran wrap 1/4 cup portions of granola and tape to tops of Greek yogurt containers - store in refrigerator

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