Halloween Treats: A
Healthy Twist for Your Sweet Tooth
Everyone loves Halloween
candies, but how many are too many? This year, the American Heart Association
(AHA) suggests we add a health twist to our spooky festivities.
Want a healthier Halloween?
Here's how the AHA recommends you do it:
- Healthier
Treat Alternatives Instead of the usual candies,
why not offer healthier treats to the little ghosts and goblins at your
door? Some ideas:
- Pretzel
packs
- Fruit
snacks
- Fun
vampire teeth toys
- Raisins
- Juice
boxes
- Glow
sticks Offering these also caters to kids with food allergies. And if
you're throwing a Halloween party? Serve healthy snacks in spooky
packaging.
- Switch
Up the Candy Bag Ditch those enormous pillowcase
candy bags. They just encourage kids to collect (and eat) too much candy.
Try theme-related smaller containers that complement the Halloween
costumes, like a honey pot for a Winnie the Pooh costume. Plus, the AHA
suggests kids pick just one candy from each house - this makes the fun
last longer as they can visit more homes.
- Handle
Extra Candy Smartly Overflowing with candies
post-Halloween? Discuss with kids about candy consumption moderation. Some
ideas for extra candy:
- Keep
for holiday baking or Valentine's Day treats.
- Use
in arts and crafts or gingerbread house decorations.
- Donate
to homeless shelters, children's hospitals, or even troops overseas.
Remember, Halloween's fun
lies in the spooky spirit, not just in the candies. So, let's make it a
healthier one!
#HealthyHalloween #AHA
#CandyAlternatives #TrickorTreatHealthier
Pro-tip:
Engaging in a post-Halloween candy trade or "buy-back" with kids can
teach them about value and moderation. Maybe they trade in a certain number of
candies for a toy or book they've been wanting.
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