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Sweet Birthday Gift Ideas for Kids and Teens

Friday, November 27, 2009 12:32 AM Posted by Kids and Teens

By Natalie Aranda


Most children have a natural passion for sweets, so a candy present is almost the first thing come to mind when selecting birthday gifts for your kids or teens. There are a countless number of candy birthday gifts to choose from - chocolate candy, candy bar, candy cane or sugar free candy. Parents, however, are often worried about bad cholesterol and saturated fats from candy. A candy birthday can actually be unique, healthy and sweet, of course.

Children always like chocolate gifts. Chocolates are available in many different flavors and shape, and are perfect gift choice for kids. In fact, chocolate candy does not raise the bad cholesterol (LDL) as other saturated fats do. It also contains healthy antioxidants - the same types found in a glass of red wine. Antioxidants improve and strengthen kids’ immune system besides tasting great. The darker and more pure forms of chocolate contain the most antioxidants. Chocolate candy does not contain as much caffeine as you might think either besides the fact that chocolate is a rich source of phosphorus and magnesium too. An average serving of chocolate candy has far less caffeine than a cup of coffee. Magnesium helps to maintain muscle and nerve function, is good for strong bones, and supports a healthy immune system and more. Phosphorus is important for bone and teeth formation in children and for works with calcium to keep bones strong and healthy for us throughout our lives. Chocolate gift delivery is convenient if you place the order online.

Sugar free candies taste like ordinary candies without saturated fats. Sugar free chocolate candy bars, in fact, have more antioxidants than red wine or even green tea. Chocolate contain flavonoids that is good for the heart. It thins the blood platelets and prevents clotting. In addition, flavonoids may be helpful in the prevention of cancer. Sugar free chocolates aren’t the kinds of chocolates popularly available in the market – high in calories. They’re low in calories since they’re sugar free.

Rock candy is easy to prepare, just dissolve sugar in water and boil stirring continuously with a wooden spoon until the solution grows clear reaching a rolling boil. Rock candy is one of ideas for candy birthday gifts for kids. Rock candies aren’t as fancy as chocolates, but they add fun and surprise to birthday celebration. Put the mixture in a jar and cover with waxed paper with a string or skewer suspended in it, and after one week you will have rock candy as the water evaporates.

A childhood isn’t really sweet without candies. Candy doesn’t have to have negative impact on children’s health if chosen properly.

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