Have Healthy-o-ween

There is no doubt that Halloween is a holiday where dental hygiene and healthy nutritional needs seem to take a back seat to candy, chocolate and sugar. This year, choose to offer some healthy alternatives. For trick-or-treaters, give out boxes of raisins or granola bars instead of just the traditional calorie-coated candy. Instead of buying pasteurized apple cider for a warm treat, make your own. Remember – balance and moderation is the key here, so some candy for the kiddos is okay. Bring some healthy options into this holiday and it will be an even more memorable and enriching time.