Ugh! This Could Be The Worst Part Of Halloween😟
A Hidden Problem For Halloween
We are just days away from one of the most popular holidays in America, Halloween. Millions take part in "Trick or Treat" and get into their costumes in search of candy and lots of candy. Good chance you and your family may be involved in several Halloween events, which means even more of the sweet stuff.
I do wanna make it clear I do like candy at Halloween it's tradition, but I guess like a lot of things "all things in moderation". I don't want a "rock" in my trick-or-treat bag I want a Reese's Cup or Snicker's Bar. Officials are now saying that candy could be a problem for some.
"On Halloween, children consume an extraordinary amount of sugar—on average, around three cups (384 grams) in a single day. This is about 16 times the recommended daily limit of 25 grams of sugar suggested by the American Heart Association for kids. This sugar intake can amount to between 3,500 and 7,000 calories from candy alone, underscoring the health implications of Halloween indulgence."
Obviously, this is not a good amount of sugar and then you need to factor in the leftovers. So I guess the easy thing to say is only have a little candy?
New York City-based Dr. Andrew Elliston says "Before heading out for the night, provide a filling and well-balanced meal. They need the stamina for the trick-or-treating, but it will also reduce their appetite for treats."
So even though it's part of the holiday we wanna try and cut back on the sweets. There are a lot of schools and organizations that collect leftover candy so maybe keep a portion and donate the remaining to these groups.
Next up we tackle turkey and pumpkin pie!
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