The Rise of Healthy Snacks

Better, KIND(er) fundraiser choices for kids.

When you go down memory lane for your all-time favorite childhood snacks, you may see a big difference from what is in our cupboards today. With each passing decade, we tend to get more in tune with our health, indulging in moderation and doing our best to be fit, energized, and nourished.

Perhaps we are getting closer to how our ancestors may have viewed food, asking, “What will this do for me?”. We have developed a sense of what types of foods and ingredients will be satiating – making choices that keep us full and energized and not set us up for that dreaded sugar crash.

Encouraging a healthy diet with kids can be a challenge. Picky eaters and the right foods don’t always go together (e.g., boxed mac-n-cheese obsessions). And while the struggle will always be authentic, companies know families want to make better choices regarding what their children consume; these days, we have more excellent options than ever.

So, what should we be looking for in a “healthy” snack? In an article previously published on allrecipes.com, Registered Dietician Lakatos Shames advised, “The two key nutrients for a healthy snack are fiber and protein. They both add satiety, since they digest gradually and allow for more sustained energy, while also preventing energy highs followed by energy crashes.”

The Benefits of Nutritious Snacks

Snacks that include fiber and protein prevent energy crashes that lead to overeating and cravings for sugary foods, work with our metabolism, don’t cause brain fog or hyperactivity, and help get us through that afternoon slump.

Most Americans eat snacks, and those with the healthiest diets are also frequent snackers. The key is having healthy choices. At Big Fundraising Ideas, we make healthy snacking easier by adding new options for your next healthy school fundraiser.

Our team is excited to introduce KIND Bars as the latest addition to our incredible lineup of school fundraising sure bets.

Why KIND Snacks?

KIND products make an ideal food choice for children and adults alike. They include the essential nutrients that health experts suggest when picking a healthy snack. With a low amount of sugar and typically 6-7 grams of protein or more, KIND Bars hit all the marks for keeping you fuller longer and providing a reliable, sustained energy source.

And with delicious combinations such as Peanut Butter, Dark Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt, and Madagascar Vanilla Almond (to name a few), there is something for everyone.

KIND’s healthy snack features include:

• 0g trans fat
• Gluten-free
• Good source of fiber
• Kosher
• Low glycemic index
• Low sodium
• No genetically engineered ingredients

Healthy Fundraising Options

The team at Big Fundraising Ideas realizes that quality ingredients matter. That’s why, for years, we have offered food made by top-performing brands and without unnecessary additives. For instance, our popcorn is gluten and GMO-free, low-calorie, and contains zero MSG, and our beef jerky is high in protein, low in sugar, and contains no MSG or other preservatives.

We could not be more excited to launch the KIND Bar fundraiser! Healthy fundraising will not be left behind with the rise of healthy snacks. We proudly offer schools, parents, and students another option that fits their active, on-the-go lifestyles!

Since 1999, Big Fundraising Ideas has been helping schools nationwide raise millions. We believe better products, more exciting prizes, and timely service lead to a better fundraiser. We offer 100+ fundraising programs to support your fundraising success!

Author Bio

Clay Boggess has been designing fundraising programs for schools and various nonprofit organizations throughout the US since 1999. He’s helped administrators, teachers, and outside support entities such as PTAs and PTOs raise millions of dollars. Clay is an owner and partner at Big Fundraising Ideas.