Salud
HEALTHY HALLOWEEN
I
BY ANGELI CA GAVALDON
remember when I was a kid and
Halloween came around, I was
never that kid that was excited
about wearing costumes. I did not
understand the point of it, but I was
excited for the candy. Some years,
I ate so much that I would get sick with a
tummy ache.
If you are one of those adults that likes to
dress up and attend parties, you can make
it fun but still stay healthy. Remember,
healthy habits have to be practiced every
day, not just a few weeks out of the year.
Holidays are not an excuse to go all out with
food and alcohol, but they are a great way
to celebrate with people we love and create
beautiful memories.
Healthy treats
3. Walk
Make sure you are not one of those
families that drives to houses. Park your
car further away from a popular street in
your neighborhood and make sure you
walk a lot. My son loves when I tell him
stories while we walk. When you engage
with your kids, they will not even realize
they are exercising.
Trick or Treat
Here are my top healthy Halloween tips:
1. Fill-up on Healthy Food
Make a good dinner before heading out for trick-or-treating. If your kids have a good, healthy
meal before going out to ask for candy, they are less likely to be hungry and over-indulge.
That is because cravings die down when you have multiple meals throughout the day.
2. Visit More Houses
Make a rule that they can only ask for one treat at each house. That way, you are getting
them to walk more and spend more time enjoying themselves without filling their bag with
tons of sugar at every doorstep.
24 GBSAN.COM | OCTOBER 2019
4. Lead by Example
In my neighborhood, there are houses
offering wine, pizza, and other amazing
food as treats for adults. Make sure you
lead by example and eat everything in
moderation. No good comes from telling
your kids to do one thing, while you are
stuffing your face indulging at every stop.
Halloween is the perfect time to start
setting the tone for eating healthy for the
rest of the holiday season!