3 Tips to Keep That Halloween Sugar Consumption in Check

October 30, 2012 by  
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With Halloween coming up tomorrow, we wanted to share a few facts on the sweet stuff (or not-so sweet stuff): sugar. So read on as guest blogger Courtney Failla, a dietetic technician for EverydayHealth.com and its calorie counter tool, fills us in on what we need to know before we trick or treat (or just have [...]

Healthy Easter Basket Stuffers You’ll be Happy to Give and Receive!

April 5, 2012 by  
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Easter has almost become as synonymous with candy as Halloween, but receiving a basket of goodies that is actually GOOD for you can be just as exciting. Whether you are arranging a basket of treats for your child, a significant other or coworker, gathering healthy Easter treats instead of sugary candy can be just as [...]

How Many Calories Are in That Fun-Size Halloween Candy?

October 26, 2011 by  
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You know why the Halloween candy goes on sale well before Halloween, right? So that you buy it, eat it all and have to buy more to hand out! And you know how we FBGs feel—we’re all for a treat now and again, and you’d think that a snack-sized candy bar would be a smart, [...]

7 Gluten-Free Halloween Party Snacks for Kids (and Kidults!)

October 6, 2011 by  
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By Lacy J. Hansen for DietsInReview.com Whether you’re the parent of a child with gluten allergies, need to be conscious of other children or are just a kid at heart, there are several easy and fun gluten-free treats you can prepare that are festive and don’t leave anyone feeling left out of the Halloween season. [...]

Note to the Easter Bunny: Don’t Fill Our Basket With These, OK?

April 23, 2011 by  
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We all know that Easter is a time of indulging. Whether it’s a big family meal with ham and all the fixings or an Easter egg hunt in the backyard with little chocolate eggs, the calories can add up fast. And with all of the new sweet treats on the market that are just begging [...]

Happy Halloween!

October 31, 2008 by  
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Avoiding candy isn’t a guarantee that your teeth won’t fall out on Halloween. And this is further proof that you can fit in a workout on the spookiest of holidays—boxing totally counts. I laugh every time. —Erin Can’t see the video? Click here! Click here for more video fun!