6 Surprising Halloween Candy Myths
By Madelyn Fernstrom, PhD, CNS
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Trick Or Treat?
Halloween candy labels can be tricky, and if you’re not careful, you could be consuming many more calories than you expect. Here health editor-at-large Madelyn Fernstrom, Ph.D., CNS, puts the myths to rest.
Myth No. 1: Sugar-free candy has fewer calories than regular candy
When it comes to candy, sugar-free doesn’t mean calorie-free. From jelly beans to chocolate, most sugar-free candy has roughly the same calories compared with candy made from sucrose (white sugar).
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