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From ghosts and witches to Spiderman and Cinderella, it?s hard to tell who will be knocking on your door this Halloween. While trying to get a good balance of all foods into a healthy diet, over-consuming sugary candies and desserts can lead to unwanted weight gain. Instead of overloading visitors with sugar-laden snacks, try offering more wholesome treats this year.

Lisa Eaton Wright, Wellness Coordinator/Registered Dietitian at Moraine Valley Community College and Spokesperson for the Illinois Dietetic Association, offers these tips for a healthy Halloween:

At the Door

Treats come in all shapes and sizes. Eaton Wright suggests consumers think outside the candy aisle and choose healthier alternatives to sugar-packed candies. According to Eaton Wright, ?fruit and nut bars and peanut butter crackers are great choices because they offer a balance of carbohydrate, fiber and protein without sugar overload.?

Consider handing out small boxes of raisins. Cereal bars can also be used in place of candy, but avoid those dipped in a candy coating as these may pack as many calories as a candy bar. Or skip the sweets all together and offer mini bags of microwave popcorn, an Eaton Wright favorite.

On the Table

Featuring fall produce like winter squash (pumpkin, acorn squash, etc.) is a healthy way to save money while offering maximum flavor. According to the USDA?s www.choosemyplate.gov, including squash as part of a regular diet may reduce your risk of developing certain chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease, obesity and type-2 diabetes.

?Since it is rich in potassium, squash may also lower high blood pressure, reduce your risk of developing kidney stones and prevent bone loss? Eaton Wright said.

She adds that squash is also naturally low in calories which can to help you achieve and/or maintain a healthy body weight.

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