Halloween too often offers children a smorgasbord of candy that can pose health risks because of excessive sugar content and risk of allergens from nuts and other ingredients. Jefferson Health offers guidance.
Why sugar may be the scariest part of Halloween
Forget ghouls and monsters, sugar may be the scariest part of Halloween. Not only is it addictive, sugar is also associated with a variety of health problems. And our kids are eating a lot of it! Salon.com reports. (Photo: Pixabay)
How to limit your kids’ Easter candy consumption
Easter candy is a time-honored tradition and a delight for our children, but we all know that too much sugar is not good healthy. This article form USA Today advises parents on how to moderate candy without spoiling their children’s Easter celebration. (Photo: Tammy_L, Creative Commons)
Enjoy the holidays, but watch your sugar intake
Everyone enjoys special treats during the holidays, but they are often full of sugar that can cause health problems. This article from Harvard Medical School looks at the dangers of sugar and how to avoid them. (Photo: LadyDragonFlyCC, Creative Commons)
Sugar may be sweet, but…
The average American eats 152 pounds of added sugar per year, up from two pounds per year in 1820, and 123 pounds in 1970 (www.dhhs.nh.gov). This short article from Medical News Today gives five reasons added sugar consumption is bad for your health. (Image: Gunilla G, Creative Commons license)
