Health & Fitness
A cavity-free Halloween
Americans are projected to spend $2 billion on candy this Halloween. Try to avoid the sticky, chewy, hard and crunchy treats. Here's a list of candy alternatives to keep you cavity-free this year.
Americans are projected to spend $2 billion on candy this Halloween. Try to avoid the sticky, chewy, hard and crunchy treats. Soft and sticky candies stick to the teeth, giving the decay-causing bacteria time to decay your teeth. Hard candies dissolve slowly in your mouth, coating your teeth with sugar for a long period of time. They can also chip your teeth and cause choking in younger children. Some Halloween candy alternatives:
- Animal crackers
- Pretzels
- Stickers or temporary tattoos
- Pencils, pens or erasers
- Small packs of crayons
- Bubbles
- Plastic jewelry
- Play-Doh
- Lip balm
Can you think of any others? Post a comment with your ideas for alternatives to Halloween candy.
