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In some ways, Halloween is the toughest holiday to navigate when you’re dieting. While most seasonal festivities involve food, this one involves candy , one of the most irresistible sugar delivery systems ever invented. It’s sweet, delicious and almost addicting. With so much candy around, you need diet tricks and treats to stay on plan. You can avoid candy the rest of the year (if you exert willpower in the supermarket checkout line) but on Halloween, you bring tons of it into your house to give away. Then your kids bring more. You may try to limit yourself to “just one,” but that gives way to “just one of each” and before you know it, those bite-sized morsels turn into unwanted pounds. Your Ultimate Halloween Survival Guide Read More If you don’t have trick-or-treaters at home, you could skip the holiday altogether. Keep the porch light off and hide in the dark. Better yet, leave it off and go out to dinner until the ghosts and goblins are back home in bed. If there’s no way

We don’t mean to frighten you, but we’re closing in on one of the most unhealthy holidays of the year. And though you may head into Halloween armed with the best intentions, if you aren’t prepared, one whiff of all those sweet treats could be all it takes to send you spiraling into a dark hole of diet destruction. Never fear! We’ve got you covered with simple snacking swaps sure to scare off even the worst candy craving. Stock up on these slim-down staples now, and enjoy a happy and healthy Halloween! 14 Reasons to Have (A Little!) Chocolate Today Read More Treat: Milk Chocolate Bar Trim-Down Trick: Chocolate Milk We’re sweet on this swap for a few reasons: With this decadent drink, you’ll not only calm chocolate cravings, but your body will also get a boost from nutrients like calcium and vitamin D found in milk. Try making your own chocolate milk by blending one cup of nonfat milk with one tablespoon of dark chocolate syrup. Craving something cozier? Mix one tablespoon

Want to enjoy the festivities without falling off track this Halloween weekend? We’ve got you covered with these adorable Halloween themed treats. They’re cute, delicious and completely guilt-free. So you won’t scare of the progress you’ve made on your weight loss plan. Bonus: If you’ve got kiddies or grandkiddies, they will love making these fun festive treats with you! 1. Spider French Onion Dip > This Spider French Onion Dip is the perfect dish to bring to your next gathering, whether it’s a healthy Halloween celebration or a child’s birthday party! 2. Banana Ghosts > Get your healthy Halloween off to a ghoulishly good start with these adorable and festive banana ghosts . 3. Apple Peanut Butter Monster Mouths > These Apple Peanut Butter Monster Mouths are simple to assemble and even easier to devour! 4. Frankenstein Kiwi > This Frankenstein kiwi treat is the perfect healthy addition to your Halloween festivities. 5. Spooktacular Orange Pumpkins > T

With Halloween coming up, the influx of candy in the grocery store aisles may mean temptation is lurking around every corner. While those sugary sweets might feel frighteningly detrimental to your healthy diet, you can whip up some equally satisfying but guilt-free homemade Halloween candy at home in little to no time at all! Swapping your Halloween candy with these healthier alternatives will make the Halloween season much less spooky—at least when it comes to your health. 1. 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Chocolate Candy Bites When it comes to simple Halloween candy, it doesn’t get much easier than four ingredients! These candy bites are made with corn flakes, peanut butter, brown rice syrup and chocolate chips. With the beloved combination of peanut butter and chocolate—plus just a bit of crunch—these bites have all the indulgence of a candy bar without the guilt. Get the full recipe here! > 2. Halloween Peppermint Gems There’s something about the classic combination of peppe