Happy Halloween!!

 

 

 

Oh boy!!!!! Candy, candy, candy everywhere!!!  Who doesn't like a piece of candy???? Let's face it, Halloween isn't just for the kiddies......it's for all of us!!!!  I know when you check your kids candy, that you secretly hide the piece you really want behind your back!!!  We all do it and as far as I'm concerned.......it is our right!!!!   As a Registered Dietitian, people always question we......"Do you let your kids trick-or-treat??"   Then its always followed up with, "But you don't let them eat the candy, right??" What kind of mother would I be if I didn't let my kids eat candy......my answer.....a horrible one!!!!  As I always say.....there is a place for everything in our lives and candy is no different.  Just eat it in MODERATION!!!  What I typically do is leave the candy accumulated from our 3 hour hike in a bowl on the counter for 2 days.  Then, I put it away....out of visual contact....usually in a tied up grocery bag and I then divvy it out....2 pieces (the little guys) daily for 1 week per child.  Whatever remains after this is then saved to take to our future movie theater trips......money saved ladies!!!  Candy can last for quite some time....just like the Cheese and Meat gift packs on the holidays!!!!!

 

My advice, don't stress over your kids or yourself for that matter eating candy.  Everyone should enjoy!!!  Trust me, all of you that do not let your kids eat candy (unless of course there is a medical reason).... your kids are going over their friends homes who can eat candy and are eating them out of house and home!!!!  I know this to be true because I grew up with 2 of them.........and trust me....they ate candy or whatever other sweets they could get a hold every chance they could get!!!!  So just relax and enjoy Halloween and all the goodies it has to offer.  Dare I say...use this fun holiday to teach your kids moderation!!!! It will last a lifetime!!!!!