As a Paediatric Dietician and mum, I know snacks can make or break the day. In this episode, I share three realistic, low-stress strategies to cut back on ultra-processed "sometimes foods" without going cold turkey.

We look at why kids crave salty-sweet, crunchy packets, how "fast sugars" spike and crash energy and mood, and the simple swaps that stabilise blood sugars, support gut health, and keep children satisfied. If you're juggling school runs, lunchboxes and picky or fussy eaters, this is your quick, easy food roadmap to more nutritious foods—minus the overwhelm.

Five discussion highlights

• Whole-food first

• Smarter packets

• One homemade fix

• Dopamine & "fast sugars"

• Progress, not perfection

Show notes & resources

• Healthy recipes for kids: https://nourishwithkarina.com/healthy-recipes-for-kids

• Over 100 Free Kids' Food Reviews: https://nourishwithkarina.com/food-reviews

• Blog on Reducing Kids Junk Food Snacks: https://nourishwithkarina.com/blog/junksnacks

• Supermarket Guru Program: https://learn.nourishwithkarina.com/offers/LYqTBCzM

• Karina's Recipe Book: nourishwithkarina.com/recipebook

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