Fall is flying by just as fast as the summer, and holidays packed with tempting treats are just around the corner. This fall, don’t let yourself get “tricked” into unhealthy eating habits, especially with Halloween approaching. Instead, “treat” yourself (and your family) with healthy snack choices that will leave you feeling satisfied.
There are plenty of ways that you and your family can enjoy the fun this fall, and The Green Nut is here to offer up some tips on how you can “Go Green” this Halloween!
- Watching a scary movie? Instead of noshing on nachos and gummy-bears, gobble up a handful of pistachios and dried apricots as a healthy alternative. Cracking open pistachios will help you keep track of what you are eating when you are paying more attention to the ghosts than the goodies.
- Plenty of unhealthy goodies are always being passed around on Halloween. Make your house the fun and healthy stop on the block. Offer individual packs of pistachios, popcorn, granola bars or fruit along with the candy to trick-or-treaters. Healthy choices are always welcome – especially by parents!
- Is your child’s class planning a party? Bring some healthy options into the classroom (veggies with a reduced fat dip, air popped popcorn and apples and caramel) for the kids to snack on! Not only will the teacher thank you, other parents will appreciate the extra nutrient push on a normally candy-laden day.
- Carving pumpkins? Aside from the excitement of who’s going to create the best jack-o-lantern, you can’t forget about putting those pumpkin seeds to good use! After scooping out the pumpkins, rinse seeds in a colander, mix the clean seeds with your favorite Green Nut – pistachios – and toast in the oven at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned for a great spin on a Hallo-Green treat!
For more information on great Pistachio options and recipes, visit www.thegreennut.org.