Prepare a safe Halloween
Take time now to prepare for a safe and healthy Halloween. According to a recent study, the candy bag of trick-or-treater contains about 4,800 calories and 3 cups sugar: equivalent to 145 teaspoons of sugar. Adults should consume no more than 6-9 teaspoons of sugar per day and children should not consume more than 4 teaspoons per day. A high intake of added sugars is implicated in many poor health conditions, including obesity, high blood pressure and other risk factors for heart disease and stroke.
If you give out candy to trick-or-treaters Halloween, buy yesterday to reduce the temptation throughout the week or buy a genre that is not a favorite of yours. Consider providing non-candy treats such as stickers, pencils, pens, toothbrushes, pretzels or popcorn. Another sound strategy is to keep the candy out of reach to avoid "easy access" or indiscriminate snacking so sweet retains a special status and is a treat, not a regular part of your diet. Before children head to the door, serve healthy meals and a healthy snack waiting for them when they return. Continue to keep in mind moderation; some suggest allowing one or two pieces of candy a day, but it is not necessary to let this routine going until it runs out!
Did you know?
- Americans buy about 0 million pounds of Halloween candy each year
- pumpkin seeds are a delicious and nutritious snack :. Just clean the seeds and discard the "pumpkin guts," boil in salted water for 10 minutes, drain excess water using a strainer and spread the seeds on a baking sheet. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and add the spices and then bake at 325 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
Stay Safe This Halloween
To help make Halloween a safe and fun experience for all, working together to review security practices for trick or treating.
- travel in groups. A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children.
- Consider make-up as an alternative to masks, which can impair vision when treating trick-or.
- Use sidewalks instead of walking in the streets.
- do not approach a house without light.
- Wear bright colors or reflective clothing.
- Go through all the candy collected to ensure that none were altered
Sources :. Safe Kids Worldwide (www.safekids.org), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, LifeWork strategies and Adventist HealthCare. Council health of the week is for educational purposes. For medical advice, consult your doctor. Feel free to copy and distribute this health resource.
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