Another Halloween is rapidly approaching, and for kids
around the country that can only mean one thing: candy! Sugary treats are a
staple of everyone’s favorite October holiday, but trick or treating can be a
nightmare for parents of children with dietary restrictions. According to Food
Allergy Research & Education, food allergies affect approximately one in 13
children in the United States, representing an increase of more than 50 percent
since 1997. Meanwhile, ingredients commonly found in Halloween candies –
including milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts and wheat – account for nearly 90
percent of all reactions, making trick or treating a serious health concern for
many parents across the nation.
While these allergies are a major concern for parents, the
truth is that an overactive sweet tooth can have negative health implications
for everyone. Tara Zamani, M.S., C.N.S., a clinical nutritionist with Content
Checked Holdings, Inc., outlined these concerns in a recent article by The
Active Times – a leading source of content related to endurance sports, travel
and adventure that reaches just under 246,000 unique monthly visitors.
“It’s important to keep candy consumption in moderation and
to remember that there are always healthier alternatives to your favorite candies,”
she said. “Keep in mind that too much sugar consumption is directly linked to
weight gain, ADD, anxiety, depression, fatigue, and poor digestion and immune
system function as it wreaks havoc on the blood sugar and creates an unhealthy
microflora environment in the gut.”
Sorting through children’s trick or treat bounty is an
essential step to avoiding these health concerns, but stocking your home with
healthier alternatives to traditional candies is a great way to promote better
eating habits year-round. In the article by The Active Times, Zamani provided a
few examples of some of the unhealthiest Halloween candy, as well as some
similar alternatives made with higher-quality, healthier ingredients. Treats
from some of the world’s largest candy and cookie producers – including Hershey
(NYSE: HSY), Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) and Tootsie Roll
Industries, Inc. (NYSE: TR) – were highlighted as candies that should be
enjoyed in extreme moderation.
“When you’re shopping for healthier alternatives check the
ingredient list and look for labels that say things like organic, non-GMO, no
artificial flavors, no synthetic preservatives and no artificial colors,”
Zamani added.
In 2014, the Wall Street Journal reported that millions of
Americans were opting for healthier food options, with caloric intake declining
and consumers more commonly studying nutritional labels on food at grocery
stores. Content Checked, through its innovative suite of nutrition-based mobile
apps, is taking this trend to the next level. For consumers with specific
dietary requirements and preferences, Content Checked is making shopping easier
than ever before, and, as a result, the company is rapidly carving out a
sustainable foothold in the country’s ongoing nutrition revolution.
To view the entire article by The Active Times, visit
www.theactivetimes.com/fitness/nutrition/worst-halloween-candies-and-alternatives-are-healthier
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
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