Hi All!

It’s Halloween!!  Here comes the candy…and lots of it.  Most of you might be expecting me to say “Ditch the candy at the end of the night and rid yourself of the temptation”.  Even though I think that would be the best thing to do, it’s not realistic.  Here are some ways you can avoid eating all of the Halloween Candy:

Option 1:  Allow yourself and your kids ONE piece of candy daily for the next 7-10 days and THEN throw the rest away.  To keep yourself from being tempted to grab candy throughout the day or evening, stuff it in a place that is not easily accessible (in a bowl on the counter or on your kitchen table would NOT be the right spot).

Option 2: Put the decision making in your kids hands.  For every candy they throw away offer them $.10 (or whatever dollar amount you think is appropriate).

Options 3:
From Christina Wurm:
~ You can sell your candy for $1/lb at participating dentists.  Type in your zip code at this site to find your local participating dentist office.
http://www.halloweencandybuyback.com/

Option 4:

From Angie Mullan:
~ One of my daughters friends was telling her last night that her family has a Witch Switch.  The kids keep some of the candy they get trick or treating but they put the rest out overnight and the “Witch” switches it for a toy(s)!

Option 5:

From Caroline:
~ Instead of throwing the candy out, folks could donate the candy to a homeless shelter, food kitchen or nursing home as a special treat for the less fortunate who might not be able to afford it! *^_^*

I believe in living a balanced lifestyle so if you choose to have a piece of candy don’t avoid looking at the sugar grams, make yourself aware.  That way you know how much sugar you can eat throughout the day and how much room you need to leave for the piece of candy at the end of the day.  Just to give you an idea, 1 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup has 8.8g of sugar.

Have a safe and Happy Halloween!!!

Yours in Health and Wellness,

Meredith