There are tricks for making Halloween treats healthier for children and adults. When buying Halloween treats, read labels with an eye toward lower values of the following - fat, calories, sugar, sodium, and trans fats.
Consider alternatives to candy. Choices include single servings of the following listed here below. A nutritionist can help you design a healthy eating plan that includes treats.
- Breakfast cereal
- Fruit rolls
- Mini boxes of raisins
- Microwave popcorn
- Pretzels
- Peanuts
- Trail mix
- Juice boxes
- Ginger snaps
- Graham crackers
- Animal crackers
Visit the Saint Peter’s Better Health Library for more healthy eating tips.