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Halloween is upon us. But the origin of this tradition has largely been lost on the majority of celebrants. Halloween marks the eve of All Saints Day (alternatively All Hallows' Day), a day of remembrance of the dead, the saintly, martyred, and faithful departed believers. Halloween arose as a way to use humor and ridicule to flout Death. But how did a ritual to mock Death come to involve so much sugar?...
October 31, 2022
It is that time again. The time for all your ghosts, goblins and neighborhood witches to come a knockin'. When finding treats for your guests, you may want to consider low- calorie, low-fat options. Snacks that are fun and good for your kid's health is a win-win situation. Halloween/holiday packaging has even become more creative in recent years to add to the enticement value. You may want to consider:...
October 12, 2021
Trick or treat! This Halloween, when those cute little witches, ghosts, superheroes and princesses come knocking, give them a real treat. Forget the candy — instead, hand out a treat they can enjoy without harm to their health. Think of what you’re giving those sweet little faces when you hand out sugar-laden sweets of every kind. Candy is the tradition, but childhood diets lay the foundation for health...
October 31, 2019
Lower-Calorie, Lower-Fat Treats For Kids - When selecting treats for your guests, you may want to consider low- calorie, low-fat options. Snacks that are fun and better for kids' health creates a win-win situation. Tips and Treats for a Healthy Halloween - The Breast Cancer - Halloween Connection - Sugar feeds cancer cells. Sugar creates an acidic cellular environment which supports the growth of cancer...
October 13, 2015
Last October I took my son to the dentist. As I reached for my credit card to pay, I noticed a big bowl filled with small candy bars sitting next to the receptionist's desk. "Really!?" I asked. "This is a -dentist." The receptionist seemed unphased. Fall definitely has a dark side, and no, I don't just mean shorter days. Halloween initiates the high-sugar impact season that begins in early October...
October 6, 2015
Ahhh..... October. Cooler air, pumpkins, breast cancer awareness month and the official start of non-stop candy season. I find it interesting and ironic that we become more "aware" of breast cancer and then run out and buy bags and bags of Halloween candy. I was in Target the other day and I swear that end of the store was sagging under the weight! Unbelievable!! - According to a site compiling data...
October 2, 2015
That I'm not a fan of Halloween is no surprise to anyone who knows me well. It went downhill for me after my mom threw out my favorite Dick Dastardly mask when I was 9. I rarely go to costume parties and I have been known to dim the lights and lay low on the night of in order to avoid even the slightest interaction with a 5-year old pumpkin. I'm the guy that leaves the candy bowl outside and trusts...
October 28, 2014
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