3 Tips for a Happy (Healthy) Halloween!

It is that boo-tastic time of year, how are you going to make it a healthy one? From costumes to candy, Halloween is about having fun, but an accident that sends you running to Santa Barbara chiropractors is all it takes to ruin it. There is no rule that says a spooktacular night cannot be a safe and healthy one too.

Smart Costuming

Part of what makes Halloween special is the costumes, but they can be a safety hazard if you are not smart. Pick light colors for you and your little goblins, so you can be seen as you cross the street. Load up on accessories that glow, too. Arm your smarmy pirate with a flashlight and let your princess shine with a glow stick.

Face paint is a better choice than a mask and stay away from accessories that drag on the ground or can tangle little feet like capes or dress trains. 

Smart Snacks in Santa Barbara

Here is a quick trick to keep you and the kids for overindulging on sweets. Have a healthy snack before trick or treating or going to the Halloween party. Pick something with lots of fiber to fill up little stomachs such as a whole grain trail mix or crunchy raw vegetables.

If you having a party at home, then put some fiber-rich foods and offer just a few chocolate-laden treats. Incorporate healthy foods into your games. Who remembers bobbing for apples?

When you are baking cookies and cupcakes, consider a sugar alternative like applesauce to sweeten them. Kids will not even notice they have less sugar.

Smart Treats

Introduce your trick or treaters to smart treats and skip the candy bars. Kids will love string cheese just as much as chocolate. You can also avoid food altogether and fill up those pumpkins or bowls with stickers.

Keep the Halloween festivities fantastic this year, by making them healthy, safe and fun at the same time. If you have questions about whether you are making smart choices, give us a call. We would love to help.