The Halloween Scream

What's scary about Halloween? It's so easy to walk by the bowl at the door, your child's loot, or a co-worker's desk & pick up a piece (or two). "Does this one little snack sized bar or bag REALLY matter?," you rationalize. However, many Halloween treats are full of empty calories & loaded with sugar. When extra snacking happens repeatedly, you could start to notice gradual weight gain.

Tips
- Wait until late to buy & get something you don't like.
- Have other healthy snacks closer (e.g., cut-up fruit or veggies, low-fat popcorn, nuts, etc.).
- When you do "indulge", choose something you really enjoy & savor a small portion.
- Help balance out extra calories by adding extra physical activity & eating healthy, filling meals. It's ok to leave a couple bites behind but skipping meals can backfire.

For more tips & websites, check out:
- Better Homes & Gardens' Tips to Avoid Tempting Halloween Sweets
- KidsHealth's Healthy Halloween Habits: Tips for Parents
- Woman'sDay's Joy Bauer's 100 Calorie Halloween Candy
- Greatist's 20 Healthier Halloween Candy Choices
or our 2011 & 2012 Halloween blog posts (can be found via the left sidebar).