With a little preparation, modification and creative thinking, it is possible to stick to Halloween-style clean eating and healthy living while still enjoying the season with five helpful tips:
Avoiding temptation is half the battle, so why torture yourself with candy laying around the house for weeks on end? Purchase just enough candy estimated for trick-or-treaters the day before Halloween to save yourself the unwanted temptation, and unnecessary sugar.
Just because it’s the season for goblins and witches, that doesn’t mean you need to overindulge in sweets, treats and otherwise unhealthy living. Stick to your regular clean eating and exercise habits – eating nutrient-dense, whole foods and taking a group fitness class, for example – to keep life in balance through Halloween festivities.
You don’t have to give up your favorite Halloween-season treats and meals. Choose your absolute favorites and eat (and enjoy!) them in moderation, not going overboard. If you lack self-control, try whipping up a batch of your favorite treats, saving only a small portion for yourself and family and offering the rest to family and friends.
It may be Halloween, but that doesn’t mean you have to stick with high-sugar sweets! Mix it up and try something new, offering non-candy treats (think: glow sticks, homemade crayons, and temporary tattoos) for kids and families to enjoy.
It’s actually quite simple to choose healthy versions of popular seasonal treats and meals – you may just need to do a little extra research to find these healthy Halloween recipes. Another trick is to understand what ingredient substitutions can be made to modify an existing recipe to become healthier, closer to the clean eating lifestyle you’re adhering to. But it’s worth it the effort, we promise.
To offer a little inspiration to get the Halloween clean eating plan moving, here are some of our favorite treat, snack and meal ideas right from our #HealthyHalloween Pinterest board.
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