Special to the American
Rather than loading children’s Halloween goodie bags with sugar and calorie-loaded treats, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services suggests some healthier alternatives that have that kid appeal.
Look for individually-wrapped:
? Raisins
? Animal crackers
? Pretzels
? cracker and cheese packets
? Mozzarella string cheese
? Instant hot cocoa mix
? Single-serving boxes of cereal
? Single-serving packages of microwave popcorn
? 100 percent juice boxes
? Granola bars
? Sugar-free gum.
Eating lost of candy contributes to tooth decay as well as obesity, which can lead to type 2 diabetes as well as problem teeth and other health issues. That might make the kids happy for a moment, but in the long run it’s no good for anyone. And remember to buy individually wrapped treats, or parents are likely to throw them away.
