Candy, sweet treats and boo-ze! Halloween certainly does not have the reputation for being the healthiest of holidays, but that doesn’t mean it has to derail all of your health-seeking efforts. By all means, do what feels best for you -- whether that includes indulging in sweet treats or skipping the festivities all together.
Here are a few tips to help you sail through Halloween a little healthier this year:
Trick or Treat AND Exercise
Use trick or treating time as a way to sneak in some more movement in your day. Choose a route with lots of walking or maybe even biking. Try some simple exercise moves such as squats or calf raises while the kids are up at the door getting their candy.
Indulge in Your Favorites
Halloween is likely the one time of year you are exposed to so. many. types. of candy. From Skittles to Reeses to Smarties, candy is everywhere. While it might be tempting to sample everything, we suggest choosing a few of your favorites and leaving the rest. This will allow you to truly enjoy your selections instead of just eating candy for the sake of eating it.
Cook Up Your Own Treats
Get out your whisks and bowls and whip up some Halloween treats at home this year. Most homemade goodies tend to be a bit healthier because you can control what goes in them. Check out this round-up of 20 easy Halloween treats for both kids and adults including pumpkin patch brownies, popcorn mummy hands and a Halloween snack board.
