This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Neighbor News

What a Dietitian Wants You to Know About Your Favorite Halloween Candy

Featuring Cody Krawec, RD

Everyone has a favorite candy. Maybe you’re all about chocolate, or maybe sour gummies are your go-to.

And while you probably aren’t thinking about nutrition when you’re digging in the Halloween candy bowl. But the differences between your favorite candies goes beyond how much sugar they contain.

Some have more saturated fat, while others contain ingredients that can affect your teeth or blood sugar.

Find out what's happening in Westportfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

“You don’t need to find the ‘healthiest’ Halloween candy,” says Cody Krawec, RD, with Hartford HealthCare. “It’s more helpful to understand what’s in the candy you enjoy, pay attention to portions and let it fit into the rest of your day.”

So how do your favorite Halloween candies stack up?

Find out what's happening in Westportfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?