Halloween is a great time for kids of all ages. It’s a great way to show creative expression through costumes and decorations while getting the kids pumped up with sugar lol ... .However, Halloween poses a risk for overeating due to the convergence of sugar, fat, and salt in candy. This activates the brain's hedonic eating system and overrides natural hunger and satiety signals.
To Prevent overeating of the treats, here’s a few things you can do;
Eat balanced meals before trick-or-treating or parties to help stabilize blood sugar.
Only keep a small amount of candy accessible rather than storing in large quantities.
Avoid "saving up" calories throughout the day, this only leads to hyper-fixation and overconsumption.
Don’t binge - consume in moderation over several days. Remember, treat it as a “treat” or “reward” not a stress reliever.
Oh, and don’t rely on exercise to burn off those calories….
A fun size Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (90–110 calories) requires 10 minutes of jogging, 27.5 minutes of jump rope, or 26 minutes of heavy strength training.
A fun-size Kit Kat bar (70–220 calories) requires 10 minutes of elliptical, 6,891 steps, or up to 20 minutes of running.
Enjoy the day!
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