How to have a healthier Halloween

Children love Halloween, but for some parents the mountain of sweet treats their kids receive can be a bit of a worry. So without being complete party poopers how can we help our children have a slightly healthier Halloween?  Here are some tips from Nutritional Advisor Julia Young:
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• If you’re hosting a party it’s a great opportunity to offer some healthy treats; turn tangerines into mini pumpkins and bananas into scary ghosts, here are some great recipe ideas:

              https://weelicious.com/2013/10/14/tangerine-pumpkins-banana-ghosts-fruity-halloween/

• Introduce some fun and healthy games; bobbing for apples and who can make the biggest crunch in their apple afterwards? Hang popcorn on a thread, and see if they can bite off a piece without using their hands  
• And if the kids are going trick or treating fill them up with a healthy hearty meal beforehand, they’ll eat fewer sweets afterwards
•  Keep your kids moving, lots of active games and dancing  
• Don’t deny them of treats but also remember moderation is key
•  And remember its only one day; they can go back to eating healthily again tomorrow! Enjoy!

By Julia Young (runs our Weybridge class)

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