Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
School is starting and a 20-minute snack prep on Sunday can change the whole week.
The formula is simple: pair a carbohydrate with a protein, a fat, or both. That's what slows the blood sugar spike and keeps everyone regulated through the afternoon.
In Jess Bippen's new series for Washington Post Creator, One Small Change, she'll share small habits that can lead to lasting improvements in energy, balance and overall well-being. This week, it's kid snack prep for the beginning of the week that takes just a few minutes to prepare.
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School is starting and a 20-minute snack prep on Sunday can change the whole week.
The formula is simple: pair a carbohydrate with a protein, a fat, or both. That's what slows the blood sugar spike and keeps everyone regulated through the afternoon.
In Jess Bippen's new series for Washington Post Creator, One Small Change, she'll share small habits that can lead to lasting improvements in energy, balance and overall well-being. This week, it's kid snack prep for the beginning of the week that takes just a few minutes to prepare.
Follow Washington Post Creator
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Follow Jess Bippen
instagram.com/nourishedbynutrition
