Halloween candy, for many people, is the beginning of the sugar season. Bags of Halloween candy carry us into Thanksgiving pies, then on to the Holiday treats. In the aftermath are a few more pounds and the Holiday Blues. This week Licensed Nutritionists Kara Carper and Anna Derhak talk about how to avoid the Halloween candy trap and end the downward spir ... Show More
Jul 16
Flavorful, Healthy Meals on a Budget
In this episode of Ask a Nutritionist, registered dietitian Alyssa Krejci shares practical strategies for eating well on a budget without sacrificing nutrition. Learn how to plan meals, reduce food waste, shop smarter, and make affordable, nutrient-dense ingredients stretch throu ... Show More
13m 15s
Oct 2021
Trick or Treat: Soul Cakes, Candy Corn, and Sugar Skulls Galore!
If you live in the U.S., chances are, your first hint of fall isn’t a russet-colored leaf landing on the sidewalk—it’s the orange-wrappered candies taking over the aisles of your local grocery and convenience stores. Forget decorative gourds: it’s officially Halloween candy seaso ... Show More
49m 54s
Oct 2023
The Trick to Not Overeat During the Holidays (And One Mantra That Will Keep You Focused)
To eat the Halloween candy, or not eat the Halloween candy.. that is the question. Halloween kicks off what I call 'the food holiday season'! From today, until Valentine's Day, there will be food EVERYWHERE. This can bring up so many thoughts like.. How do I navigate the extra fo ... Show More
20m 23s
Oct 2020
SYMHC Classics: The History of Halloween Candy
Happy Halloween! To celebrate, we're revisiting a 2014 episode. Candy and Halloween go hand-in-hand, but when did candy become the standard for trick-or-treating, and who invented the holiday's most famous sweet treats like candy corn? Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/ ... Show More
30m 14s
