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What to do with leftover Halloween candy? Last year, Denver mom of two Audrey Kinsman realized Halloween was becoming a problem for her younger son, 4, who has a serious food allergy and can’t eat most of the candy he collected trick-or-treating. On a whim, Kinsman convinced her kids to forfeit their loot after keeping their […]
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Let’s face it: Most parents dip into their kids’ trick-or-treat haul (and dip and dip). The secret? Go for candies that come in smaller pieces—which helps you parcel out the calories more easily. Try this guide to some of the most popular Halloween treats, with specific amounts that add up to 150 calories or less. […]
Cheesecake Factory Barbeque Ranch Chicken Salad Alexander Prokopenko/Shutterstock “While salads may always seem like a healthy choice, this one racks up 59 grams of sugar,” says Julie Harrington, RD, a culinary dietitian in Morristown, New Jersey. “Added sugar sneaks in with the barbecue sauce. Typically, two tablespoons of barbecue sauce can add 16 grams of […]
Food Fun & News Kimberly HollandNov 29 Christmas candy is as fun to find as it is delicious to enjoy. These limited-edition candies are worth seeking out, whether to gift to yourself or to a friend that deserves a little love this time of year. Reese’s Pieces Trees via amazon.com The newest addition to their […]
Sugary rainbow Matthew Cohen/Rd.com Brightly-colored coated shells with a chewy and fruity center—unless you opt for the sour variety, they pack a pucker-power punch. Answer: Skittles This candy became super popular in the 1990s in part from the “Taste the Rainbow” ad campaign. They are just as fun to eat as they are to “play” […]
Brooke NelsonOct 15 Want to be the most popular house on the block this Halloween? Stock up on trick-or-treaters’ favorite candies. Courtesy CandyStore.com Get this: The National Retail Federation estimates that shoppers will spend $ 2.7 billion on Halloween candy this year. If you’re spending that much money on goodies, you might as well make […]
Healthy Eating Sharon FeiereisenOct 05 No, we’re not recommending handing out boxes or raisins or quarters this Halloween! There’s a growing number of healthier Halloween treats that kids (and adults!) will actually love—and there’s no bouncing off the walls followed by a major crash involved. Instead of microwave popcorn, try SkinnyPop Popcorn shutterstock, via skinnypop.com […]
1992: Butterfinger BBs via amazon.com The Butterfinger candy bar (a brittle peanut butter-flavored core surrounded by milk chocolate) had been around since 1923, but in 1992, it became the darling of children everywhere with the introduction of a teeny tiny version: Butterfinger BBs. Unfortunately, unlike M&Ms, they did melt in your hands. When they were […]
Chances are you'll encounter some candy corn this Halloween. Find out exactly what ingredients might be hiding in your favorite fall treat. Whether you can’t wait to get your hands on these sweet, chewy kernels or there’s no Halloween candy you like less, candy corn is everywhere come fall. Invented back in the 1880s by […]
Candy isn't exactly healthy for anyone–but sweet treats can make for a particularly miserable night for heartburn sufferers. “When it's not treated, chronic heartburn can have serious consequences. The good news is that heartburn and GERD are things you can control,” says Pat Baird, RD, and board member of the National Heartburn Alliance. Certain foods trigger […]
Food Fun & News Lauren GelmanSep 10 The average kid can consume up to 7,000 calories on Halloween. (Yes, you read that right.) Put leftover candy to better use with these creative crafts, recipes, and more. What to do with leftover Halloween candy? iStock/Thinkstock Last year, Denver mom of two Audrey Kinsman realized Halloween was […]