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Halloween Candy: A thought.
Halloween is fast approaching, and we know the kids love to trick or treat and load up on the goodies. While it is all in good fun, and only once a year, it might be wise to think about what exactly your kids will be loading up on. Candies loaded with processed sugars and corn syrup are non-nutritious, high in calorie content, raise blood sugars, and help destroy your child's teeth. Some suggestions:
Limit your child's stash. Have your child pick out some of his favorite candies and chuck the rest.
Have your child eat his treat after dinner, like a dessert. Then have him brush his teeth before bedtime.
Put a time limit on how long your child can keep the treat. If not eaten by a certain date, throw the candies into the trash (or you can hide them until next year).
At our office, we are offering a candy "buy-back" program. For all children that bring in their Halloween candy, we will give them a $10 gift certificate to a toy store. We also will make a matching donation to St. Jude’s Hospital for the care of children with cancer.
Enjoy the holiday, but remember good health is the best treat of all.
