Adult Halloween: Non-Candy Treats

What are healthier options that you can substitute for candy?
Halloween isn't just for kids; adults also can participate in the fun festivities that take place every October.

Whether dressing up in costumes, watching scary movies with festive foods, or having parties with their friends, most people enjoy Halloween.

However, Halloween can also be the beginning of a failing dieting plan.

In fact, Americans eat approximately 24 pounds of candy every year. How can you enjoy Halloween without the dent in your diet?

Felicia Stoler, PhD, shares the non-candy treats that are surprisingly healthy and won't cause your diet to go haywire.

Additional Info

  • Segment Number: 1
  • Audio File: train_your_body/1544tb2a.mp3
  • Featured Speaker: Felicia Stoler, PhD
  • Guest Bio: felicia stoler Dr. Felicia Stoler is a registered dietitian, exercise physiologist and expert consultant in disease prevention, wellness and healthful living. She has a bachelors from Tulane University, a masters in applied physiology and nutrition from Columbia University and her doctorate in clinical nutrition from UMDNJ.

    Felicia serves on many local, state and national committees related to health and wellness. She is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and is a Fellow of the ACSM. Felicia is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and is on the House of Delegates.

    Dr. Stoler hosted the second season of TLC's groundbreaking series, Honey, We're Killing the Kids!, which took aim at the unhealthy lifestyles of families across the country, in an effort to motivate them to make positive changes.

    She is the author Living Skinny in Fat Genes™: The Healthy Way to Lose Weight and Feel Great (Pegasus) which was featured in USA Weekend among the top must-have books in 2011. She has been a contributor for FoxNews.com and written several book chapters. Stoler authored the ACSM's Current Comment on Childhood Obesity.
  • Length (mins): 10
  • Waiver Received: Yes
  • Host: Melanie Cole, MS