Food Friday: 10 Healthiest Candy (if there is such a thing) OK so its all still sugar-filled candy and inherently unhealthy, but sometimes theres no avoiding that sweet tooth. And while there may be no real healthy answer to Halloween, theres no need to fear all those delicious, tempting Halloween delights. We’ve rounded up the healthiest (or, at least the least guilt-inducing) trick-or-treat favorites. All our picks come in under 100 calories, 6 grams of fat, and 10 grams of sugar per serving. Plus, we’ve considered the satisfaction factor so treating that sweet tooth won’t leave the tummy grumbling. 1. Hershey’s Special Dark This classic is easy to love thanks to the antioxidant benefits of dark chocolate. Snack on two miniatures for a total of only 88 calories and 5.2 grams of fat. 2. Twizzlers Hailed as a low-fat treat, the snack-size version is even more regret-free. Nosh on two for less than 50 calories and 0 grams of fat. 3. Peanut M&Ms It’s hard to stop at just one handful of this irresistible peanut-chocolate combo, so choose a snack-sized bag (about 7 pieces) to limit intake, and dive in! Plus, Peanut M&Ms boast protein, fiber, and even some calcium with just 93 calories, 4.7 grams of fat, and 9.1 grams of sugar. 4. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Miniature Even though the filling to this sweet treat is a dangerfood, sticking to a couple classic Reese’s cups can make the perfect sweet snack. Plus, all those pesky wrappers help halt the binge at only two mini cups, keeping this Halloween classic on the “nice list” with 88 calories, 5.2 grams of fat, and 9.2 grams of sugar. Choose dark chocolate for extra antioxidants! 5.Tootsie Rolls While the Tootsee Roll (yes, the 1990s dance move) probably burns calories, Tootsie Rolls (the candy, this time) don’t tack on too many calories themselves. Three minis contain only 70 calories and 1.5 grams of fat. 6. 3 Musketeers These fluffy bars are light enough to snack on a few minis with no guilt. But stop at two; while they clock in at less than 50 calories, the 8 grams of sugar make them more of an indulgence. 7. Tootsie Roll Pop We don’t know how many licks it takes to get to the center, but we do know it takes only 60 calories and 0 grams of fat (tootsie roll center included!). Beware the sugar though—the 10 grams in a single pop make this a one-and-done deal. 8. Payday Despite what the name may suggest, a fun size Payday doesn’t take a huge toll on diet. One bar contains 90 calories, 5 grams of fat, and 8 grams of sugar. Plus, thanks to the peanuts, it also boasts 2 grams of fiber and 7 grams of protein. 9. Mounds Drift away on an imaginary tropical vacation with this candy’s coconut filling. But no need to worry about swimsuit season, one snack-sized bar has 80 calories, 4.5 grams of fat, and 8 grams of sugar. 10. Almond Joy This coconut-filled candy is nearly identical to its cousin, Mounds, as far as calorie, fat, and sugar content are concerned. But for those who feel like getting a little nutty, Almond Joy has a slight upper hand thanks to the dose of fiber and unsaturated fat added by almonds. greatist/health/20-better-halloween-candy-choices You could hand out healthy alternatives like raisins, apples and oranges but you might wake up to toilet paper hanging from your trees! (Definitely in the south) We just wanted to educate you on candy today so that you will make the best choice if you happen to indulge tonight.
Posted on: Fri, 31 Oct 2014 14:47:28 +0000
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