286. Beyond the Candy Bowl: My 3 Rules for Halloween

OCT 24, 202424 MIN
Insatiable with Ali Shapiro, MSOD, CHHC

286. Beyond the Candy Bowl: My 3 Rules for Halloween

OCT 24, 202424 MIN

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Happy Halloween season, dear Insatiable listeners! As we move toward this sweet-and-spooky holiday, I wanted to share how we approach candy in my household — before, during, and after trick-or-treating.

In this episode, I'll explain the three flexible, biology-rooted rules that guide how I handle sweets for my almost five-year-old son, Eça. I also talk about how I approach candy for myself. Because it isn’t just for kids, and the idea that there’s food for kids and food for adults is just a marketing strategy.

Tune in to hear about:

  • Why food “rules” need more nuance
  • My 3 principles for candy consumption: blood sugar, immunity, & joy
  • How to center joy & belonging in your Halloween traditions
  • Moderation as a radical approach
  • Our Halloween night protocols
  • The challenges of intuitive eating for kids

 
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