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Originally published October 16 2012

Tricks and treats to make Halloween healthier

by Christy Pooschke

(NaturalNews) If you strive to feed your family an additive-free and nourishing diet, the scariest part about Halloween in your family may be the flood of processed candy that's about to come streaming your child's way. Monsters such as high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors and genetically modified organisms are lurking in most conventional "trick-or-treat" goodies; and these ingredients have been linked to a variety of health conditions in children from behavior problems and allergies, to obesity and Type 2 diabetes. While the kids may enjoy these treats and look forward to Halloween because of them, it is entirely possible to create a fun-filled holiday without the worry of damaging your children's health by substituting with the tricks and treats provided here.

Healthier tricks

If you prefer your children do not ingest processed candies, try these "tricks" to ensure they have a fun, but healthier, Halloween.

Healthier treats

Do you enjoy passing out little goodies to the neighborhood ghosts and goblins or do you need treats for your child's classroom party at school, but you don't feel good about filling their bags with corn syrup and GMOs? Natural treats like organic popcorn, raisins or trail mix can be expensive - and many kids will frown at attempts to fill their bags with nutrients during the Halloween festivities - but the following non-food treats can be a huge hit with the kids. Most of these items can be purchased for a reasonable price at dollar stores, party supply centers or discount sites online. If you want to be extra festive, look for trinkets specifically themed with Halloween designs, such as:
Sources for this article include:

http://www.foodpolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/HFCS_Rats_10.pdf
http://www.responsibletechnology.org/health-risks
http://www.feingold.org/Research/adhd.html

About the author:
Christy Pooschke is a natural health advocate who became passionate about avoiding food additives after healing from years of chronic illness. Want more simple & tasty natural recipes? Check out her e-book, Eating Additive-Free- a natural cookbook packed with 160 recipes and a complete additive-free grocery shopping guide!


Christy Pooschke is a natural health advocate who became passionate about avoiding food additives after healing from years of chronic illness. Want more simple & tasty natural recipes? Check out her e-book, Eating Additive-Free- a natural cookbook packed with 160 recipes and a complete additive-free grocery shopping guide!



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