The holiday season is coming up, which means sweets, sweets, and more sweets! While arguably one of the best times of the year, it can be much more difficult to enjoy if you’re trying to watch what you eat. Not all candy is created equal, so there are quite a few candy options you can treat yourself to without compromising your health goals.
If you have a sweet tooth and are looking for candy options that will help keep you on the right track, here are some sweets you might want to avoid as well as those you’ll want to keep a good stash of.
Worst Halloween Candy for Your Health
Plain M&M’s
An American classic, M&M’s have become an iconic candy across the world. Since their creation in the 1940s, many flavor variations have become loved by all, including flavors like peanut and pumpkin spice.
Despite their popularity, plain M&M’s are one of the worst Halloween candies for those in the market for a calorically lighter option.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
As the number one top-selling candy brand in the United States, you can enjoy Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups throughout the year with their holiday-themed releases. Unfortunately, Reese’s Cups are as calorically dense as they are delicious.
With one pack carrying 210 calories and 22 grams of sugar, Reese’s Cups are a no-go for those seeking a healthier diet.
Twix
With its sweet combination of caramel and biscuit, it’s no surprise that Twix is one of the most popular candies among children and adults alike. However, each serving packs a punch to your health – with a whopping 250 calories and 25 grams of sugar.
Although Twix can be just the thing to satisfy your sweet cravings, you can definitely find better options if you’re looking to cut down on your calories.
Best Halloween Candy for Your Health
Smarties
Smarties are the perfect treat for everyone, being dairy-free, nut-free, gluten-free, and fat-free. This sweet vegan treat comes in rolls of about 15 candies, with only 25 calories.
With each roll containing an assortment of flavors, Smarties offer a small number of calories for a big amount of flavor.
Nerds
It might surprise you that Nerds made it to the list, as this sweet treat is primarily made of sugar. But with one box packing only 45 calories, it may just be the candy that hits the spot without taking you over your daily calorie limit.
Pixy Stix
The perfect mix of sweet and sour, Pixy Stix is a powdered candy with packaging that resembles a drinking straw. Providing the right amount of sweetness in such a small proportion, it’s 8.9 calories and 2.3 grams of sugar make for the perfect small treat to satisfy your cravings.
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