{"id":2681,"date":"2024-10-28T08:30:32","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T08:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ventil.rs\/blog\/health\/halloween-candy-overload-5-ways-to-keep-kids-from-overindulging\/"},"modified":"2024-10-28T08:30:32","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T08:30:32","slug":"halloween-candy-overload-5-ways-to-keep-kids-from-overindulging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ventil.rs\/blog\/health\/halloween-candy-overload-5-ways-to-keep-kids-from-overindulging\/","title":{"rendered":"Halloween candy overload: 5 ways to keep kids from overindulging"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-gating gated-overlay\">\n<div class=\"article-gating-wrapper\">\n<p>Join Fox News for access to this content<\/p>\n<p>Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account &#8211; free of charge.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-gating-legal tablet-desktop\">By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/terms-of-use\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms of Use<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/privacy-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Policy<\/a>, which includes our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/privacy-policy#fi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Financial Incentive<\/a>.\n    <\/div>\n<p><span>Please enter a valid email address.<\/span><\/p>\n<footer class=\"article-gating-footer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/help.foxnews.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/23074352680475-Are-you-encountering-any-technical-challenges-while-trying-to-log-into-Fox-News-to-access-special-content\" class=\"article-gating-help\">Having trouble? Click here.<\/a><\/footer>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"speakable\">Halloween is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/lifestyle\/occasions\/holiday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fun-filled holiday<\/a> that\u2019s best known for the deluge of candy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"speakable\">Between trick-or-treating and Halloween parties, it can be tough to moderate kids&#8217; intake of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/food-drink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sweets and treats<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In an interview with Fox News Digital, Dr. Dyan Hes, medical director at Corcorde Pediatrics of Northwell Health in New York City, shared that while she&#8217;s a &#8220;big fan of candy,&#8221; Halloween is a great time to practice &#8220;everything in moderation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/health\/ultra-processed-foods-repercussions-childrens-health-nutritionist-warns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS MAKE UP 60% OF AMERICA&#8217;S DIET, WHO&#8217;S AT BIGGEST RISK<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hes specializes in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/health\/nutrition-and-fitness\/obesity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pediatric obesity medicine.<\/a> She said families that are overly strict about candy consumption can lead to kids sneaking &#8220;forbidden food.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>To allow kids to still have fun while keeping Halloween relatively healthy, Hes offered a number of tips.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/343\/192\/istock-607496818.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/686\/384\/istock-607496818.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/672\/378\/istock-607496818.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1344\/756\/istock-607496818.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/931\/523\/istock-607496818.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1862\/1046\/istock-607496818.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/720\/405\/istock-607496818.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1440\/810\/istock-607496818.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>Between trick-or-treating and Halloween parties, it can be tough to moderate kids&#8217; intake of sweets and treats, experts say.<\/span> <span>(iStock)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>1. Set candy limits<\/h2>\n<p>Parents should make a plan <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/health\/healthy-living\/childrens-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">with their kids<\/a>, Hes said, which could include choosing how many pieces of candy they can have on Halloween night and at parties.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/health\/6-healthy-foods-wont-help-lose-weight-nutritionist-warns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><u>THESE 6 \u2018HEALTHY\u2019 FOODS WON&#8217;T HELP YOU LOST WEIGHT, NUTRITIONIST WARNS<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The American Heart Association recommends that kids don\u2019t consume more than 25 grams of added sugar per day.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s the equivalent of about four to five mini Milky Ways, three fun-size Snickers or three bags of M&amp;Ms, according to registered dietitian nutritionist Ilana Muhlstein.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/343\/192\/istock-1762345216.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/686\/384\/istock-1762345216.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/672\/378\/istock-1762345216.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1344\/756\/istock-1762345216.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/931\/523\/istock-1762345216.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1862\/1046\/istock-1762345216.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/720\/405\/istock-1762345216.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1440\/810\/istock-1762345216.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1200\/675\/istock-1762345216.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"kids enjoy candy collected for Halloween\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>Setting a candy limit will encourage kids to &#8220;prioritize their favorite candies, eat them more slowly and savor them more mindfully,&#8221; a nutritionist said.<\/span> <span>(iStock)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;Knowing there\u2019s a clear and fair allotment ahead of time will minimize any friction later on,&#8221; the Los Angeles-based expert told Fox News Digital.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It will also encourage them to prioritize their favorite candies, eat them more slowly and savor them more mindfully,&#8221; she went on.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It\u2019s a great opportunity to demonstrate moderation and balance.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/food-drink\/dinner-children-doesnt-have-complicated-simple-tips-food-experts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>DINNER FOR CHILDREN DOESN&#8217;T HAVE TO BE COMPLICATED WITH THESE SIMPLE TIPS FROM FOOD EXPERTS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Once Halloween is over, store the remaining candy out of sight and offer one or two pieces as a treat in the coming days, Hes suggested.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Incorporate balanced meals<\/h2>\n<p>Before taking kids trick-or-treating, serve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/health\/nutrition-and-fitness\/nutrition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nutritious foods<\/a> like veggies, protein, fiber and healthy fats, said Muhlstein.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;For breakfast, you might want to forgo the sweeter option like pancakes and syrup [in favor of] a more savory meal like eggs and avocado toast, so that the day\u2019s sugar allotment isn\u2019t exceeded before the kids go trick-or-treating,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/343\/192\/istock-1267397092.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/686\/384\/istock-1267397092.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/672\/378\/istock-1267397092.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1344\/756\/istock-1267397092.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/931\/523\/istock-1267397092.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1862\/1046\/istock-1267397092.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/720\/405\/istock-1267397092.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1440\/810\/istock-1267397092.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1200\/675\/istock-1267397092.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Healthy Halloween fruit snacks\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>One expert encouraged adding healthy &#8220;color&#8221; to the Halloween treats table, such as tangerines, carrots or cheddar cheese for the color orange.<\/span> <span>(iStock)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>For dinner, she recommended a nutritious yet festive meal, such as turkey-stuffed peppers that look like jack-o-lanterns, or chickpea pasta and meat sauce with veggie sticks on the side.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This will help the kids feel full, balance their blood sugar levels, improve their energy and reduce the likelihood of overindulging in candy later on,&#8221; Muhlstein said.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Foster healthy decision-making<\/h2>\n<p>Instead of putting strict limits on Halloween fun, parents should foster healthier decision-making, experts say.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/lifestyle\/popular-candies-launched-decade-born-is-favorite-this-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>POPULAR CANDIES THAT LAUNCHED THE DECADE YOU WERE BORN: IS YOUR FAVORITE ON THIS LIST?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Muhlstein encouraged parents to broaden the definition of &#8220;treats,&#8221; as the excitement of eating candy is &#8220;very short-lived.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Other ways to celebrate Halloween include giving out pretzels, crackers, trinkets, coins, stickers, temporary tattoos or other prizes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/343\/192\/istock-1419851484.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/686\/384\/istock-1419851484.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/672\/378\/istock-1419851484.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1344\/756\/istock-1419851484.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/931\/523\/istock-1419851484.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1862\/1046\/istock-1419851484.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/720\/405\/istock-1419851484.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1440\/810\/istock-1419851484.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1200\/675\/istock-1419851484.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"A small group of children shouting trick or treat\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>Instead of parents putting strict limits on Halloween fun, fostering healthier decision-making will go a long way, experts say.<\/span> <span>(iStock)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;It\u2019s a great way to help your kids foster a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/health\/healthy-living\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">healthy relationship<\/a> with the holidays, so they see that there are more ways to treat yourself and celebrate, beyond food,&#8221; Muhlstein said.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Encourage movement and non-candy activities<\/h2>\n<p>Muhlstein suggested activities that involve movement instead of eating candy, like a themed freeze dance party, scavenger hunt or DIY art project.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/lifestyle\/top-searched-halloween-costumes-movie-characters-pop-culture-icons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TOP-SEARCHED HALLOWEEN COSTUMES OF 2024: FROM MOVIE CHARACTERS TO POP CULTURE ICONS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;You can print out Halloween coloring sheets or set up a fashion show for everyone to act out their Halloween costume,&#8221; she said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/343\/192\/istock-1030383314.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/686\/384\/istock-1030383314.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/672\/378\/istock-1030383314.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1344\/756\/istock-1030383314.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/931\/523\/istock-1030383314.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1862\/1046\/istock-1030383314.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/720\/405\/istock-1030383314.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1440\/810\/istock-1030383314.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1200\/675\/istock-1030383314.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Little kids running at a Halloween party\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>Alternative celebrations can help prevent the risks of overindulging in sweets, experts say.\u00a0<\/span> <span>(iStock)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;This creates a lifelong appreciation for Halloween that becomes less about the sweets and more about the costumes, decorating and time spent with family and friends.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><strong><u>For more Health articles, visit <\/u><\/strong><\/i><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><strong><u>www.foxnews.com\/health<\/u><\/strong><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Alternative celebrations like these also help prevent the risks of overindulging in sweets, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/health\/digestive-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">upset stomachs<\/a>, hyperactivity and cavities, she added.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/newsletters?cmpid=fnfirstnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><u>CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Consistently eating unhealthy foods can also lead to long-term health effects, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/health\/healthy-living\/childrens-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pediatric obesity<\/a>, which is a &#8220;huge crisis&#8221; in America, according to Hes.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It leads to diabetes, heart disease, joint problems and worsening asthma,&#8221; she warned, along with depression and anxiety.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Get rid of extra candy<\/h2>\n<p>For some families who have trouble controlling the amount of candy consumption, Hes\u2019 solution is simple.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;If you can\u2019t control it and your children are not going to respect the rules \u2026 then you&#8217;ll have to get rid of the candy,&#8221; she advised.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/343\/192\/istock-1097258300.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/686\/384\/istock-1097258300.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/672\/378\/istock-1097258300.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1344\/756\/istock-1097258300.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/931\/523\/istock-1097258300.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1862\/1046\/istock-1097258300.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/720\/405\/istock-1097258300.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1440\/810\/istock-1097258300.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1200\/675\/istock-1097258300.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Little children trick or treating on Halloween\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>Bringing extra candy to work or donating it can help cut down on excess consumption.<\/span> <span>(iStock)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Muhlstein proposed the &#8220;Switch Witch&#8221; tradition, where kids can trade their excess candy for a toy, book, cash or another non-food reward, such as a trip to the movies.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/apps-products?pid=AppArticleLink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><u>CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Instead of tossing candy in the trash, Hes suggested bringing it to work or donating it.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;You can send your candy to the troops serving abroad, or some dentists collect the candy [and] you get a reward \u2026 for returning it,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/health\/halloween-candy-overload-ways-keep-kids-overindulging\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account &#8211; free of charge. 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