Have a Happy Halloween and health
Goblins, ghosts and witches might scare you, but the real health hazards of Halloween on life are attractive sweet candy. Dressed in bright, colorful packaging, Reeces, Musketeers, Twix, M & Ms, you name it, are in full supply and a major temptation for children and adults! Michele McBride, diabetes educator at Washington Adventist Hospital and Shady Grove Adventist Hospital offers advice on how to fight some of these scoundrels by mixing in healthy food choices and fun Halloween activities
Focusing on fun .: Get kids excited about Halloween activities such as making crafts and costumes, go pumpkin picking, and tell scary stories to divert attention candy
Fill on healthy foods. Before trick-or-treating, prepare a healthy meal or snack for children so they are less likely to fill candy
Barter with books :. Give your children the opportunity to share in. some of their candy for other things such as books, toys and games
Be a healthy host: Organize a Halloween party of your own and serve healthy snacks like fresh vegetables, baked chips and crackers, cheese and lean meats. Make nutritious pumpkin recipes, rich in vitamin A, calcium, potassium and fiber
Limit temptation of treats :. Wait to buy sweets, or hide them until the holiday, so they are out of sight and mind
For children with diabetes, k eep track of carbs :. Prevent sugar peak blood keeping a number of carbohydrates. Some examples: 3 Musketeers Fun-Size Bar = 12 grams of carbohydrates, and a plain Mini pack of M & Ms = 13 grams
Tell us how you or your family stays healthy when the treats to Halloween try.! Have you healthy recipes to share Halloween?
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