Taking candy out of Halloween would be like no presents for Christmas, how fun would that be (?) but there is one thing to consider on the candy: Health.

A great article in Woman's Day magazine for more on this.

I'm sure your local dentist and nutritionist are loving you for it though. Just consider the cavities and artery clogging delights before you go out and buy the delicious monsters we call candy.

  • Snickers - nougat, caramel and, of course, chocolate. “Chocolate is loaded with fat and calories,” (Cindy Flanagan, DDS). Cavities are just around the corner.
  • Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins - hey calorie counters these have 188 calories a piece
  • Candy Corn - 150 calories per ounce
  • M&Ms candy corn white chocolate candies -  chocolate is loaded with saturated fat and calories, and candy corn is loaded with sugar and artificial ingredients, not to mention; the combination isn’t the greatest of nutritious ideas.
  • Tootsie Pops - With the amount of licks to get to the center, we're talking tooth decay.
  • Starburst - Loaded with fat and 22 grams of sugar per packet
  • Sour patch Kids - addictive because they are sour on the outside but sweet on the inside. Tooth enamel breakdown
  • Fun Dip - 25 calories per serving: sugar, sugar and more sugar.
  • Skittles - sugar, corn syrup, hydrogenated palm oil, or trans fat, and artificial colors. If you want the rainbow eat fruit.
  • Sugary Bubble Gum - carbohydrates, sugar and calories. On the bright side gum does remove food particles from between the teeth.

Not saying don't buy these treats, just looking out for you.

Happy Halloween

 

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