It's that day of year, that one day where you can be anyone or anything in the world you ever wanted to be. Children across the nation will gear up in their favorite Power Ranger's uniform, crown their princess status, mask their ghoul tendencies, or purr their way into a cat outfit.
TRICK OR TREAT will ring out in chorus as candy is dropped into bags.
Balance the sugar act this Halloween with milk and meat products. Parents are the number one role models when it comes to their kids's diets. If parents make smart choices, eat a variety of foods, and exercise regularly, their kids are more likely to do the same.
Here are a few pointers to lead your kids into the right direction:
1. Most kids need about 5 ounces of meat per day and 3 cups of milk according to MyPyramid guidelines.
2. Meat and Dairy products provide zinc, iron, protein and calcium. These are important to growth, brain development, and physical function.
3. Don't forget to make the plate colorful: fruits, veggies and grains paired with meat and dairy make a complete, wholesome diet to make your child happy and strong.
4. Try these recipes straight from Zip4Tweens to encourage a healthy lifestyle at a young age.
These tips aren't tricks, and your kids will agree that eating healthy is the real treat!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
*I may regret this for future blackmailing references, but not even college kids are exempt from Halloween Festivities. This picture is of my roommates and myself last Halloween! This year, I'm going as a pumpkin! :) What was your favorite costume? What are your kids going to be this year? Or maybe you are throwing a costume on yourself? Don't be shy, fill me in!
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