About Women's Health: Don't Be Spooked

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Women's Health From Rachel Berman, your About Women's Health Editor Halloween marks the start of the holiday season (read: two months of parties, cocktail hours, and family gatherings that inevitably offer up indulgent foods and beverages). Whether you or your child has food allergies or you're just trying to minimize the sugar rush, here's your guide to navigate the first holiday of this season. Eyeballs On Sweets Just because I'm a dietitian, it doesn't mean I'm a healthy eating zombie. I think it's important to be able to enjoy sweets in moderation - and not to be shocked by their calorie counts. The Calorie Cost of Your Halloween Keep Your Kids From Eating Too Many Halloween Treats Five Ways to Use All That Halloween Candy Search Related Topics:  how many calories  counting calories  diet mistakes RIP Food Allergy Concerns Parties where you aren't in control of what's in the food can be a nightmare if you have a food allergy. Let alone taking candy from complete strangers. Gluten-Free Candy List 8 Allergy Free Halloween Recipes Dairy-Free Halloween Candy Recipes Search Related Topics:  gluten-free halloween  gluten-free kids  gluten-free recipes Get in the Spirit A trick to enjoying Halloween without too much sugar is to prepare more nutritious foods that are still in the holiday spirit. Healthy Halloween Treats Low Fat Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffin Recipe Halloween Parties, Costumes, Decorations, and More! Search Related Topics:  halloween parties  children's parties  halloween food Avoid Scary Tooth Decay One potential scary side effect of Halloween for your kids is tooth decay. Who has time for a cavity in the midst of holiday celebrations? 10 Fun Alternatives to Halloween Candy 7 Ways to Prevent Cavities How to Handle Dental Emergencies During the Holidays Search Related Topics:  decay  halloween  candy Related Searches Halloween Food Health Food Recipes Halloween Meals Halloween Snacks Cupcakes Halloween Featured Articles Have a Sugar-Free Halloween Walk Off Those Halloween Calories Gluten-Free Chocolate Bar List Peanut Free Recipes For Kids Halloween Games That Keep Kids Moving Black Martini Cocktail for Halloween   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement