Happy Halloween - Are You Being Tricked by Your Treat?

Here are some Halloween candies by the numbers (all approximate):

HIGH calorie:

• snack sized Twizzlers: 130 calories


• snack sized Reese's PB cup: 110 calories


• snack sized Butterfinger: 100 calories


• fun sized M&Ms: 100 calories


• snack sized Milky Way: 90 calories

LOWER calorie:

• mini Tootsie Roll: 13 calories


• Reese's mini-cup: 35 calories


• treat sized box of Milk Duds: 40 calories


• mini box of Raisins: 40 calories and good for you!


• treat size box of Sweet Tarts: 50 calories

So, Halloween candies have some ranges on calories. There is certainly room to include your favorite candies during this time of year - watch your portions and enjoy! (Also brush your teeth after eating all that stuff - keep your teeth healthy, too!)

Other tips for staying healthy on Halloween?

Well, let's get to the Real Deal: during the college years in particular, Halloween tends to be more about partying than eating candy. So stay safe this year. Check out these tips for safety and information on alcohol and drugs from Student Health Services: http://studenthealth.ucsd.edu/atodeducation.shtml

Be safe, be smart, and Happy Halloween!