LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 27, 2009--
Halloween revelers spend the evening collecting a staggering 600 million
pounds of candy from strangers. For kids – and more than a few adults –
Halloween is one of the best holidays around. But there are healthier
ways to treat yourself, and other costumed revelers, to help avoid
welcoming November in a sugar haze.
Controlling what kids eat during a candy-focused holiday is no easy
task. “While the holiday seems to be all about the candy, it’s wise to
help kids to focus on the fun and to set some limits,” says Dr. Luigi
Gratton, vice president of medical affairs at Herbalife. “Make sure the
kids have a healthy meal or snack before they leave, and negotiate ahead
of time how much candy they’ll be allowed to keep and eat,” he adds.
Start with a fun, healthy meal. Offer ‘finger food’ – wrap a string
cheese stick with a slice of turkey, then top with a slivered almond
‘fingernail.’ Spaghetti ‘worms’ and a black-and-orange fruit salad made
with fresh oranges, raisins and dark grapes can help set the mood. If
the kids are in a rush to get out the door, whip up a Halloween pumpkin
smoothie.
Adults watching their waistlines struggle to fight temptation, too. Some
rely on handing out candy they don’t like – and then hope they won’t eat
it. Adults need to set limits for themselves, too, if kids will be
coming home with tempting goodies – determine ahead of time what will be
kept, eaten or given away.
If you don’t want to contribute to the candy madness, you can also offer
some healthier treats such as:
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Individual fruit cups or applesauce
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Small juice boxes
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Individually wrapped fortune cookies
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Cereal, granola or protein bars
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Individual packets of hot cocoa mix
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Individual packs of low fat cookies or snack mix
Another strategy is to offer goodies other than candy. Everyone will be
giving candy; why not give kids colorful stickers, pencils, temporary
tattoos and Halloween-themed party favors – all guilt-free alternatives
to traditional sugar-laden treats.
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to support a healthy lifestyle . Herbalife products are sold in 70
countries through a network of over 1.9 million independent
distributors. The company supports the Herbalife Family Foundation and
its Casa Herbalife program to help bring good nutrition to children.
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