October is here, and that means one thing: Halloween candy season! While trick-or-treating is a blast for kids, it can also bring mixed emotions for parents. There’s the excitement of seeing your little ones in costume, the joy of their Halloween haul…and then there’s the candy.
We all know the feeling: the worry about overindulging, the temptation of those mini treats lurking in the pantry, and the looming possibility of a sugar rush marathon (and maybe a dentist appointment!).
But fear not! We can indulge in Nourishing foods that remind us of our childhoods without the sugar rush.
Yes, it is possible to indulge in foods that comfort without the angst. Here are a few.
- Healthy grilled cheese. With an easy swap of almond cheese and fresh sourdough bread, this sandwich standby is a safe bet. Add avocado and a side salad, and you have made your Golden Goddess Plate.
- Vegetable lasagne. This hearty Italian indulgence is an easy way to pack in your veggies when you make it Nourishing style.
- Pancakes. You’ll flip for this fortifying take on a breakfast favorite.
- Mashed cauliflower. There’s little the creamy comfort of mashed potatoes can’t cure, and we found a way to get there with all the health benefits of cauliflower built in.
- Sweet potato nachos. Make your game-day goodies healthy, for the win, by packing in sweet potatoes, beans and corn.
- Brothicles. Yes, brothicles. Conjure that chasing-down-the-ice-cream-truck thrill of childhood with a popsicle that supports your nutrition goals, too.
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