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helps others find the podcast. Now onto today's show of answering a question from a fellow

Dishing Up Nutrition listener. Hello, I'm Alyssa, a registered dietitian here at Nutritional

Weight and Wellness. Today's listener question is fitting for October. This listener asked,

how can my family and I enjoy Halloween while avoiding the sugar crash? Personally, as a parent

to a couple great kids who love to dress up and trick or treat for lots of candy. I can relate to this listener's concern

and desire to have a game plan going into Halloween. Halloween is a time full of spooky fun,

parties, costumes, trick-or-treating around the neighborhood with your kids or grandkids,

passing out treats, and a time where the candy

tends to be the focus of the night. Good news, you and your family can celebrate Halloween,

enjoy some sweets, and your well-being does not need to be sacrificed. It is true, the post-Halline candy

hall has the potential to present some challenges as you and your family decide how to manage it.

So, to support well-being and feeling your best this Halloween season, let's discuss some

strategies you and your

trick-or-treaters in your life can implement to avoid a sugar crash. Strategy number one,

prioritize a regular eating routine. Eat and enjoy a balanced meal or snack every three to four hours during the day, every day,

including Halloween. A balanced meal includes a source of protein, carbohydrates with some fiber,

and healthy fats. The human body requires all three to maintain energy, support muscles, and the brain's ability to focus.

Trying to save up or skip meals to compensate for future evening candy enjoyment will increase the probability of consuming more candy than intended and actually having a sugar

crash on Halloween night before heading out to take the kids trick-or-treating or maybe going

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