Halloween - Candy Galore!
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The scariest holiday of the year lurks right around the corner. At the end of the month ghosts and goblins will roam the streets, filling their pillowcases with the mother of all unhealthiness: candy!
Scary? Extremely.
Halloween tends to pull the kid out of every adult. But Halloween doesn't have to pull the health out of every adult. This Halloween, make an effort to treat your body, not to trick it.
A healthy Halloween is about having tons of Halloween fun, but being smart about your candy consumption, fitness, and nutrition.
The concept of a healthy Halloween might cause you to recall repressed memories of that one house on your block that gave out rice cakes instead of real candy. For the sake of the children, don't be that house. A healthy Halloween has much more to do with how you treat your body, not how you sadden innocent Trick-or-Treaters. Besides, most of those healthy “treats” end up in the trash anyway.
A healthy Halloween is about having tons of Halloween fun, but being smart about your candy consumption, fitness, and nutrition. After all, if you have kids, candy consumption is inevitable no matter how strong your willpower may be.
Run for Fun
When you take your kids from door to door, don't just walk, run! You'll cover more houses in a shorter time span so the kids will be happy, and you'll get a nice cardio workout at the same time!
Bigger Stomachs, Smaller Eyes
Eat a healthy and filling dinner after trick-or-treating and before the kids open their candy sacks. When it's time to dive into the sweets, the family will be so full that they won't immediately over-indulge in sugar.
Jack-O'-Healthy
Utilize the “pumpkin guts” left over after carving jack-o'-lanterns. Use those pumpkin guts to create a sugarless pumpkin pie* high in vitamin A. And pumpkin seeds* can be baked into scrumptious snacks that are rich in protein, dietary fiber, iron, and magnesium. Pumpkin seeds have also been linked to promoting better prostate health. However, eat pumpkin seeds in moderation because they're also full of saturated fat and calories from fat.
Make Candy a True Treat
Set a limit for your family and its candy consumption. Put the kids' candy sacks away and let them pick out a few pieces every now and then. And make sure not to sneak too many pieces for yourself!
Share the (un)Health
Ration the Halloween candy to a classy candy bowl for houseguests and visitors. Let them be the unhealthy ones!
Candy for Cash?
Some dentists and physicians in your area might offer small toys, cash, or other prizes in exchange for your Halloween candy. Search around and you may find a good trade!
My website has more helpful tips.
Scary? Extremely.
Halloween tends to pull the kid out of every adult. But Halloween doesn't have to pull the health out of every adult. This Halloween, make an effort to treat your body, not to trick it.
A healthy Halloween is about having tons of Halloween fun, but being smart about your candy consumption, fitness, and nutrition.
The concept of a healthy Halloween might cause you to recall repressed memories of that one house on your block that gave out rice cakes instead of real candy. For the sake of the children, don't be that house. A healthy Halloween has much more to do with how you treat your body, not how you sadden innocent Trick-or-Treaters. Besides, most of those healthy “treats” end up in the trash anyway.
A healthy Halloween is about having tons of Halloween fun, but being smart about your candy consumption, fitness, and nutrition. After all, if you have kids, candy consumption is inevitable no matter how strong your willpower may be.
Run for Fun
When you take your kids from door to door, don't just walk, run! You'll cover more houses in a shorter time span so the kids will be happy, and you'll get a nice cardio workout at the same time!
Bigger Stomachs, Smaller Eyes
Eat a healthy and filling dinner after trick-or-treating and before the kids open their candy sacks. When it's time to dive into the sweets, the family will be so full that they won't immediately over-indulge in sugar.
Jack-O'-Healthy
Utilize the “pumpkin guts” left over after carving jack-o'-lanterns. Use those pumpkin guts to create a sugarless pumpkin pie* high in vitamin A. And pumpkin seeds* can be baked into scrumptious snacks that are rich in protein, dietary fiber, iron, and magnesium. Pumpkin seeds have also been linked to promoting better prostate health. However, eat pumpkin seeds in moderation because they're also full of saturated fat and calories from fat.
Make Candy a True Treat
Set a limit for your family and its candy consumption. Put the kids' candy sacks away and let them pick out a few pieces every now and then. And make sure not to sneak too many pieces for yourself!
Share the (un)Health
Ration the Halloween candy to a classy candy bowl for houseguests and visitors. Let them be the unhealthy ones!
Candy for Cash?
Some dentists and physicians in your area might offer small toys, cash, or other prizes in exchange for your Halloween candy. Search around and you may find a good trade!
My website has more helpful tips.
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