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For your child’s next party, instead of laying out just cookies and candy, set aside an area where you offer healthy alternatives that look just as appetizing.

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    Choose a theme. For example, your theme could be “Sesame Street” characters and each platter could be the face of a different or your child’s favorite character.
    • Plan accordingly. If you are going to do the Cookie Monster’s face keep in mind you will need a blue colored fruit or veggie, such as blueberries and blackberries.
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    • Group “like” fruits and veggies together. A platter with watermelon backing up to red peppers may not appeal to many children (and they may avoid that area of the platter or the entire platter itself).
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    • Consider sauces and dips such as ranch dressing for the veggies or yogurt dressing for fruit.
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    Create the character’s face. Begin with the eyes and eyebrows and then work your way out.
    • Use small white cups to be the eyeballs and then fill with a round, dark fruit or veggie (such as blueberries or an olive).
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    • Add the character’s nose (if he has one!) using another fruit or veggie (depending on what type of tray you are building).
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    • Fill face with the appropriate color fruit or veggie. Use only the freshest, most vibrant colored fruits and veggies.
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    Keep toothpicks (if appropriate) and small plates nearby so guests can help themselves.
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EditThings You’ll Need

  • Cut fruit and vegetables
  • Small white cups
  • Plastic party platters
  • Plastic utensils and toothpicks

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  • Integrate other health foods such as cheese, small bread cubes and dried fruit into your platter.
  • Use only age-appropriate food. For example, children under age 3 are more prone to choke on foods such as olives or cherry tomatoes.

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