Healthy Candies: How to Make the Right Choice
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No need to feel guilty about dipping into your treat bowl this Halloween—a study published earlier this year in Nutrition Research found that candy eaters actually tend to weigh less and have lower BMIs and fewer risk factors for cardiovascular disease than those who shun sweets.
That doesn’t mean your doctor is going to start prescribing Pixie Stix, of course. While you should always eat candy in moderation, some sweet snacks can actually reduce your appetite, protect your teeth, and boost your immune system. Opt for these nutritional winners:
Fun-Sized vs. Miniature: Fun-Sized
Researchers from the University of Alberta and University of British Columbia recently found that the smaller the portion, the more of a treat you’ll scarf. Study subjects ate almost 50-percent more of candies that came in miniature-sized packaging.
Dark vs. Milk Chocolate: Dark
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