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

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 nuanceMy 3 principles for candy consumption: blood sugar, immunity, & joyHow to center joy & belonging in your Halloween traditionsModeration as a radical approachOur Halloween night protocolsThe challenges of intuitive eating for kids Mentioned in this episode:Episode 280: What’s Missing From the “Emotional Eating” Conversation with Dr. Deborah MacNamaraEpisode 257: Alcohol, Food, and Body Image: Push Off From Here with Laura McKowen – Insatiable Special EpisodeEpisode 234: How to Exercise to Prevent Sugar Cravings with Alisa VittiEpisode 233: Quitting Alcohol and Managing Sugar Cravings with Laura McKowen