Kamloops dietitian provides tips to limit Halloween sweets
KAMLOOPS — Halloween is over, but chances are the piles of candy collected through trick-or-treating haven’t run out just yet. Now, parents are faced with the challenge of managing their children’s stash of sugary snacks.
While it’s tempting for children to eat candy at all times of the day, Interior Health registered dietitian Simone Jennings suggests parents should set limits on candy consumption, bringing it out only as an occasional snack or dessert.
“One main thing with kids snacking on candy between meals is when they come to the table for their meal when they should be eating their nutritious food they’re probably not going to be hungry,” Jennings said. “The candy can ultimately replace the healthy food in their diet. As well, snacking on candy all day long can have some really negative impacts on your teeth.”