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
Mentioned in this episode:
- Episode 280: What’s Missing From the “Emotional Eating” Conversation with Dr. Deborah MacNamara
- Episode 257: Alcohol, Food, and Body Image: Push Off From Here with Laura McKowen – Insatiable Special Episode
- Episode 234: How to Exercise to Prevent Sugar Cravings with Alisa Vitti
- Episode 233: Quitting Alcohol and Managing Sugar Cravings with Laura McKowen
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