{"id":209,"date":"2014-10-22T09:43:05","date_gmt":"2014-10-22T14:43:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stagingtops.org\/wellness-wednesdays\/?p=209"},"modified":"2018-05-03T16:20:32","modified_gmt":"2018-05-03T21:20:32","slug":"5-ideas-for-healthy-halloween-treats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/5-ideas-for-healthy-halloween-treats\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ideas for Healthy Halloween Treats"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nHalloween is next week and that means the other holidays are right around the corner. This can present a challenge for those trying to stay on track with healthy goals.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, holiday treats and dishes don\u2019t have to be loaded with calories, fat and sugar. Sometimes, all it takes is a little dose of creativity to make healthier options seem more fun.<\/p>\n

Try one of these ideas for your Halloween festivities:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Make sweet potato pumpkin fries (pictured above). Cut a large sweet potato into slices, and press a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter into each slice. Brush with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and place on a baking sheet in an oven preheated to 425 degrees F. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or longer, depending on how crispy you want them. Keep a close eye on them as sweet potatoes burn easily. When they\u2019re baked, sprinkle with cinnamon if you\u2019d like.<\/li>\n
  2. Liven up the usual vegetable tray<\/a> by using a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter on bell peppers and cucumbers.<\/li>\n
  3. Make a vegetable skeleton. Learn how by watching this video.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n