Blog

Have A Healthy Halloween

Do you remember the thrill of trick-or-treating and enjoying endless sweets in celebration of Halloween? We would come home to sort the stash, organize our favorite candy bars, and count those coveted peanut buttercups. Adults, these days, know all too well that most of those tempting treats are riddled with empty calories, sugar, and excess fats. What’s a grown-up to do? We suggest intertwining some nutritious options into your sweet treats this Halloween. An age-old example is the caramel apple, which combines gooey sweetness with a vitamin-rich, fiber-filled fruit. For a fun-sized take on the traditionally sweet-and-sour treat, enjoy a few caramel grapes. Simply dip the tops of white grapes in melted caramel and set on a tray to harden. If adding nuts, coat with crushed walnuts as opposed to less-nutritious peanuts. Grapes and walnuts are loaded with minerals and vitamins. Another foolproof treat recipe is dipping healthy fruits or berries into an antioxidant-rich dark chocolate. If you enjoy baking, you could boost nutrients in your baked goods by adding carotene-rich pumpkin and by substituting honey for sugar this season. The point is to cut back on processed, sugar-laden candies from those middle isles and satisfy your sweet cravings with some homemade treats packing a nutritional punch.

Snap a photo of your guilt-free treats and share them with us on Twitter or Facebook. We’d also love to see or hear about any Halloween-themed travel adventures. Together we celebrate eating well, living long, and traveling far!