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I put off buying Halloween candy until the last minute, but there really is no reason you have to hand out sugar bombs candy to all those trick-or-treaters. There are plenty of other options out there, and in my experience plenty of kids love filling their goodie bags with variety of stuff, not just sweets. If you're still trying to figure out what you're going to pass out to the costumed kiddies Read more
Growing up, we handed out the same candy every year — Smarties and Starbursts. While I have a huge affection for these two treats, my mother can't stand them. For her, these candies rated zero on the temptation scale, unlike her favorite Snickers bar. So follow this age-old advice that I learned from my mom: Hand out Halloween candy that you don't like. Don't bring the temptations into your Read more
Have you noticed that candy dishes full of miniature candy bars are showing up in all the expected places, but earlier than usual? I don't mean to take the fun out of the "fun size" candy, but take this quiz to see how these little candy bars stack up against each other. Take the Quiz Read more
Who isn't tempted by a little fun-sized trick-o-treating candy? From the tiny Reese's Peanut Butter Cups to the Snickers bar you can wrap your hand around, there are Halloween candy jars everywhere these days. Remember, the little indulgences add up — just because they're small doesn't mean they are calorie-free. Take a look at the chart below and see how your fave candy stacks up. 1 treat Read more
Thanksgiving and Christmas aren't the only overly indulgent holidays. Halloween gives them a run for the caloric title spot. Between candied apples, trick-or-treating stock, and Halloween-inspired cocktails, it can be hard to resist the constant temptations. But anything helps, whether it's bringing a healthier treat to your neighborhood Halloween party or limiting the amount of Halloween candy Read more
Halloween can be a minefield of potential diet-busters. Between the trick-or-treat stashes and costume parties, temptation is around every spooky corner. But don't let these scare away your motivation; we've got all you need to navigate the sweet holiday. From healthy treats to Halloween costumes that'll keep you inspired, read on for all you need to know for making it a healthy Halloween! Candy, Read more
