Preparation for trick-or-treat adventurers
(It ain’t boot camp — or is it?)
In two previous HEALTHY HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN posts we looked at wise choices for non-candy items you might select to pass out as treats when your doorbell rings on Halloween. Today we will consider how to best prepare your own little trick-or-treaters before they hit the street and begin the quest for holiday treasure.
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“Consider encouraging your kids to eat something healthy and well-balanced — high in protein and fiber — before they go out so they are not tempted to overeat candy on the way,” suggests Vandana Sheth, a registered dietitian from California. If children, from tots to teens, have a full tummy before they go out trick-or-treating, they will probably eat fewer sugary treats during the adventure and immediately afterwards; therefore, plan to serve a favorite family meal, a hearty soup like chili or at least a substantial, nutritious snack beforehand. And remember: a good multivitamin supplement, selected to be appropriate for your child’s age and needs, can help to bridge the nutritional gap today and every day. 
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And please be sure to come back to the HEALTHY HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN site tomorrow to learn the one absolutely essential item for your children to take along with them as they make their way through the neighborhood collecting Halloween goodies.
