Halloween doesn’t have to be scary for weeks afterward! Make sure goodies come in small packages and blast those extra candy calories right away to prevent holiday weight gain.
Candies also bathe your choppers in cavity-causing sugar. The health of your teeth and gums is linked to chronic systemic conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. Learn more about nutrition and your teeth in Shield HealthCare’s Nutrition Community.
If you’d like more information about the amount of carbohydrates in candy, please see our article Counting Carbohydrates in Popular Candies.
For more information, see related nutrition articles and resources here:
- Eat Healthy with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015
- Reduce Your Risk of Stomach Cancer
- Nutrition and Your Teeth
- The Dangers of High Blood Pressure
- How Much Fiber Do You Need?
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Source information for this article was provided by Shield HealthCare’s Corporate Registered Dietitian.
