Prepare for a Sugar-Free Halloween

The stores are full of candy, and it can be very tempting. "Treat", I guess means "sugar" at this time of year. It doesn't have to be that way, though! Some people find that if they have sugar-free sweets in the house they are less likely to succumb to sugary treats. If you're planning to make sugar-free treats, it's good to make sure you have the ingredients on hand, especially if they are special and need to be ordered. Why not experiment this weekend? Have fun! - Laura 

 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Prepare for a Sugar-Free Halloween The stores are full of candy, and it can be very tempting. "Treat", I guess means "sugar" at this time of year. It doesn't have to be that way, though! Some people find that if they have sugar-free sweets in the house they are less likely to succumb to sugary treats. If you're planning to make sugar-free treats, it's good to make sure you have the ingredients on hand, especially if they are special and need to be ordered. Why not experiment this weekend? Have fun! - Laura    Laura Dolson Low Carb Diets Expert Low-Carb Halloween   Halloween can be a stumbling block for many low-carbers. Do you have the fortitude to keep your mitts out of the candy bowl? Here are some tips to help you make it through Halloween sugar-free.   READ NOW Super-Easy Sugar-Free Fudge   This chocolate-peanut butter fudge is made with no cooking and few ingredients (although one may need to be special-ordered). You can easily vary how sweet it is to your own taste.    READ NOW Sugar-Free Peanut Butter Cups   With link to a how-to video if you are hesitant to try it. One reviewer wrote, "I'm just blown away by how great this recipe is!"    READ NOW Chocolate Rum Balls   You can whip these treats up in 5 minutes. Vary the amount and kind of liquor to taste -- for a non-alcoholic treat, the rum can be replaced with water or sugar-free flavored syrup (Kahlua-flavored syrup is nice).    READ NOW How Much Carb is in Halloween Candies?   How much carb is in a fun-sized bag of M&M's?  (12 grams) How about a Hershey's Kiss with almonds? (2 grams)  These and other secrets revealed! READ NOW Healthy Halloween!   About.com has put together resources for a healthy, yet happy, Halloween.  Check it out. READ NOW Featured Articles • This workout includes the best exercises to strengthen and tone your triceps • Juicing Can Be Deadly • Which Airplane Seat Increases Your Odds of a Blood Clot? • What if Your Synthroid Doesn't Work? • 12 Clever Ways to Use Apple Cider Vinegar • Myth or Fact? Bras Cause Breast Cancer • How to Use Mudras in Your Yoga Practice • The Meaning of Om Advertisement About Low Carb Diets  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Low Carb Diets newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.