Blog by: Sam Belcourt
It’s that wonderful holiday of the year, kiddos (of varying ages) dress up, say the magic words and in return receive an abundance candy
Could it be that what is being put into our pillow sacks is more so a trick then a treat.
A nutritionist, family friend Katie, told me that the saying “trick or treat” was actually shortened before this it was “trick or treat money or eats.” Belive it or not, people actually gave out money Just as regularly as people give out candy now-a-days. Now this is more so only common in Germany and it is more commonly known on the day of “fat Tuesday.”
How often do you find fruit or vegetables in your sack of goodies? The unfortunate truth with giving out fruits and vegetables even at haloween time is the level of caution differs from that of wrapped, mass produced candy.
But, it depresses me some to write that the candy recived at haloween isn’t anything to write home about. Candy is addictive, has a list of ingredients longer then Star Wars credits and it’s a downright downer for us with metal braces in our mouths.
No one wants to turn their noses up at free candy, but sometimes I can’t help but put my own opinion in here and wonder if its worth it. Katie also told me that dyes like blue 40 and yellow 1 that have been linked to cancer and ADHD even at older ages. Aren’t we paying for it?
Personally, I’d prefer some fruits and veggies for Halloween.