Halloween is almost a week away and I’m sure many of you are getting your candy buckets and baskets ready for the kids to enjoy as well as making those last minute costume preparations! Halloween is a good time to re-instill the importance of moderation to your children. You may explain to your child that you’re going to spread the candy out through a time period and be sure to discuss beforehand when and how much candy your child will enjoy in a day. After trick-or-treating, you may help your child make a pile of the favorites and then enjoy in moderation. You may also consider donating the extras.
Below are some healthier alternatives to the high sugar and high fat candy. You may consider giving out these instead!
- Whole-grain cheddar flavored crackers
- Fruit snacks made with 100-percent fruit with added vitamin C
- Sugar-free gum
- Animal-shaped graham crackers made without trans fat
- Mini rice cereal treat bars
- Cereal bars made with real fruit
- Mini 100-percent fruit juice boxes
- Low-fat pudding cups
- Baked, unsalted bags of pretzels
- Halloween-themed stickers, pencils and temporary tattoos.
-Kelsey
