Comments on: 9 Tricks To Make Halloween A Treat

By: Romy B.

Romy B. — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:23:31 +0000

I don’t really associate adults’ Halloween parties with sugary junk food, unless kids are also present to tempt us with their bags of booty. Most of the good/bad decisions I’ve confronted at these seasonal bashes are much more volatile than sucrose.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 02:18:09 +0000

I Loooooove Halloween, but I do also try to be healthy. I know it may not be a widely known thing, but mouth pain is the number one chronic childhood illness due to poor dental care and it can completely be avoided! You may have been lucky enough to have parents that promoted dental care, but many do not and are unaware of the damage and pain tooth decay can cause. I don’t mean to sound like a commercial, but I am a supporter of groups like America’s toothfairy: [link removed] that try and get people educated. Look it up, it is actually a serious problem. I hope more people join me and educate kids this year!

By: Darya Pino

Darya Pino — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:18:22 +0000

That’s great to hear, congratulations. Oddly I lost half a pound last week too, despite having chocolate and bacon for dinner one night. Go figure.

By: Connie (Ariel Manx)

Connie (Ariel Manx) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:01:20 +0000

Darya, I just wanted to let you know that I kept all your tips in mind when I went to a Halloween party last weekend. I had a great time, didn’t feel deprived, and still managed to lose half a pound that week!

Halloween conquered, Thanksgiving and the Yuletide season to go…

By: Darya Pino

Darya Pino — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:28:19 +0000

Wow, that’s really lame.

By: Lizzie

Lizzie — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:05:10 +0000

When I was little, my next door neighbor was a dentist and would hand out apples and toothbrushes…all the kids hated that house.

By: Darya Pino

Darya Pino — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:52:58 +0000

LOL, kids aren’t invited here Just kidding.

If I were to be handing out treats, maybe those little Ghirardelli chocolate squares? I dunno, haven’t thought about it much.

Suggestions anyone?

By: Lizzie

Lizzie — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:46:55 +0000

D-bone: What are you giving out to Trick-or-Treaters?

By: Lizzie

Lizzie — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:45:06 +0000

these are awesome tips Darya! bravo!

By: Sarah @ Semi-Sweet

Sarah @ Semi-Sweet — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:13:37 +0000

I *love* the term “rational indulgence” – I just posted on a similar topic today, but used “moderation” – RI is more apt. Great tips on how to do this, and here’s to enjoying some treats, and to getting back on track with healthful habits the next day!