{"id":2493,"date":"2017-10-20T15:13:34","date_gmt":"2017-10-20T19:13:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corelifemd.com\/?p=2493"},"modified":"2017-10-20T15:13:34","modified_gmt":"2017-10-20T19:13:34","slug":"make-halloween-happy-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corelifemd.com\/dev\/make-halloween-happy-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Halloween Happy and Healthy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re gearing up for the holiday season, which in many ways, started with the sugar-rush of Halloween and doesn\u2019t really stop until after at least the New Year (although Valentine\u2019s Day and Easter don\u2019t help the situation!). While the idea is obviously to give OUT the candy, it often ends up lingering in our pantry, tempting us at all hours of the day, especially in the evening, and derailing our nutrition efforts, all in the name of making cute kids happy. So, today, I\u2019d like to offer some suggestions for making Halloween still super fun, but also not quite so unhealthy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Natural Candy<\/em> \u2013 don\u2019t get me wrong, sugar isn\u2019t good, even if it\u2019s organic cane instead of corn syrup. BUT, there are different levels of junk. Avoiding food dyes, high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils and trans fats, are all great ways to make sweets just a little be \u201csweeter\u201d. Look for dark chocolate, natural food dyes, and just generally sweets that only contain ingredients you can pronounce and know.<\/li>\n<li><em>Non-Candy Options<\/em> \u2013 consider NOT getting candy. Pretzels, chips, teddy grahams, fruit strips (dried fruit ones, not just sugar ones!), and even freeze dried fruit are all great options. Yes, some kids might not be as happy receiving them, but any leftovers will make pretty good snack options for you and your family.<\/li>\n<li><em>Non<\/em>&#8211;<em>Food Options<\/em> \u2013 take it even a step further; don\u2019t just avoid sweets, don\u2019t hand out food at all! Stickers, play-dough, bouncy balls, glow sticks or jewelry, miniature cars\/trucks, magnets, bubbles \u2013 all make great, fun, inexpensive options for kids to enjoy and also provide a ready-made alternative for kids suffering from food allergies.<\/li>\n<li><em>Set Limits<\/em> \u2013 if, in the end, you decide to hand out traditional candy (and that\u2019s fine!), limit yourself so you don\u2019t end up binging on junk for the next month. Don\u2019t over-buy just because it\u2019s on sale. If you have a lot left over at the end of the night, allow yourself a few pieces of your favorites and then\u2026toss it! You\u2019re not doing yourself any favors by keeping it around.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The holidays are just beginning; set the right tone now by making better choices for your Halloween fun. And stay tuned for more holiday tips to keep you healthy and happy through the end of the year!<\/p>\n<p>Aubrey Phelps, MS RDN LDN<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re gearing up for the holiday season, which in many ways, started with the sugar-rush of Halloween and doesn\u2019t really stop until after at least the New Year (although Valentine\u2019s&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":1652,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[7],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Make Halloween Happy and Healthy | CoreLife Healthcare<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We\u2019re gearing up for the holiday season, which in many ways, started with the sugar-rush of Halloween and doesn\u2019t really stop until after at least the New\" \/>\n<meta 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