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Healthy Halloween

Healthy Halloween

October 26, 2019 by Taren Weyer

You may not consider Halloween as kick-off event in the holiday season succession.  However, every January I see a spike in the number of clients trying to change their habits after a plethora of holiday parties, finishing off the leftover Halloween candy, a little too much egg nog, and too much staying in from the cold.
Beware (insert spooky music here), it typically begins with Halloween.

Here are 6 strategies that can help you keep on track.

  1. Give out non-candy treats. With the risk of being known as “that” house, consider handing out non-candy items that kids think are really cool.  Glow sticks, reflective wristbands, and quarters may be the new neighborhood favorite! 
  2. Stock your stash with candy you CAN resist. If your family LOVES Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, opt to hand out a different variety… or be sure to hand out every piece.
  3. Offer dark chocolate. Avoiding the sticky, chewy candy is not only better for your teeth, but dark chocolate is also healthier (in moderation).  Look for chocolate with 70% cocoa to benefit from chocolate’s antioxidant properties.
  4. Out sight out of mind. Not only does it work for kids, but it works for you too.  Keep candy out of your line of sight, before and after Halloween. The more often you see the brightly colored packaging, the more tempted you will be.  Millions of dollars have been spent on marketing research and research suggests that reds and yellows stimulate your appetite (take note of the candy isle the next time you are shopping).
  5. Indulge in moderation. Constantly telling yourself no can have a negative effect.  Next time, enjoy one or two pieces of candy.  Then move on.   
  6. Family size vs fun size.  Buy the fun size or mini packages. 

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Taren Weyer of Powered on Well Founder of Powered on Well, certified Health Coach, substitute teacher, and mother of two, Taren Weyer wears multiple hats and holds her “I Can and I Will” philosophy close to her heart.

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