When the summer holidays arrive, parents know the feeling. The kids are at home, bursting with energy and hungry around the clock. Between outings, playdates and family time, keeping them fed can feel like a full-time job. The good news? You don’t have to choose between health and your budget. With a little planning, snacks can be both nutritious and affordable.

 

Why Healthy Habits Matter Later

 

Studies have shown that kids who grow up enjoying balanced meals and staying active are more likely to maintain a healthy weight and lower body mass index (BMI) later in life. And here’s where it links to your financial wellbeing: insurers, including MiWayLife, look at your BMI when calculating premiums. A lower BMI often means more affordable life cover. So those healthy snack choices today can make a difference to your children’s future health and even their future finances.

 

Affordable Ways To Snack Smart

 

Healthy doesn’t have to mean pricey. Fresh, seasonal fruit is packed with vitamins and often less expensive in summer.

Popcorn is another winner. It’s a wholegrain, full of fibre and very affordable. The trick is in how you prepare it. Skip the pre-packaged microwave bags that often come loaded with artificial flavourings and too much salt. Instead, make your own at home on the stovetop, add just a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of salt, or a sprinkle of spice like paprika. This way, you get all the crunch and satisfaction without the hidden fats and additives.

Do your kids enjoy their veggies? Carrots, cucumbers and baby tomatoes are usually cheaper in bulk and can be cut into sticks or packed whole for crunchy, colourful snacking. Pair them with a homemade dip like hummus or low-fat yoghurt and herbs dressing to make them more exciting for kids.

 

Buying yoghurt in bulk tubs and portioning it out is far more cost-effective than popping those snack-sized packs into your trolley. The same goes for nuts and seeds. A single bag can easily be divided into small containers for on-the-go munching.

 

Planning For More Than Just Snacks

Just as you budget smartly for healthy holiday snacks, having life insurance in place means you’re budgeting smartly for tomorrow, creating a financial safety net for your family.

 

If you choose MiWayLife, your policy includes comprehensive life cover that pays out a lump sum to your nominated beneficiary should you pass away. All our policies include an accelerated funeral benefit that pays out 10% of your life cover amount (capped at R50 000) within 48 hours of a valid claim. You’ll also get a Terminal Illness Benefit that gives you the option of claiming up to 100% of your cover amount while you’re still alive if you’re diagnosed with a terminal illness and likely to pass away within a year.

 

The Bottom Line

 

Healthy habits and strong financial planning go hand in hand. By encouraging your children to snack smarter now, you’re giving them the gift of better long-term health. And by protecting your family with MiWayLife, you’re giving them the financial safety net they deserve. Together, it’s a healthy, affordable recipe for complete peace of mind!

Did you know:

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