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How Healthy Are Your Celebrations?
To prevent the birthday party sugar rush, offer kids:. To prevent the birthday party sugar rush, offer kids:. It’s easier than you think to switch up the typical pizza, soda, cake, and candy-filled birthday routine. Party snacks with lean protein, like string cheese, hummus, or mini meatballs, will fill kids’ bellies longer than sugary foods (and keep them from crashing later). Swap soda for water flavored with fresh fruit, and fill those favor bags with pencils, bouncy balls, and other tiny toys instead of sweet treats.