Tag: Halloween

  • Why It’s Time for Americans to Cut Back on Candy

    Why It’s Time for Americans to Cut Back on Candy

    Editor’s Note: Yes, soda consumption is declining in America and the soda industry has taken a hit, which is good news for the health of Americans. But people eat lots of sugar in the form of candy, especially on certain holidays, and this trend continues to rise. So what can be done to get people to…

  • 5 Tips to Keep Halloween Healthy

    5 Tips to Keep Halloween Healthy

    By Betsy Opyt, RD, LD/N, CDE • Originally posted on GreenMedInfo When it comes to raising my 7-year-old daughter, one of the biggest challenges has been getting her to eat healthy. I’ve tried teaching her about nutrition, playing games, and yes-even a little bit of light-hearted bribery. But as it turns out, little girls are also…