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"Have you ever wondered what nutrition experts offer kiddos when they come trick-or-treating? Check out these smart ideas... The Food Network recently shared some of the treats dieticians hand out to kids on Halloween, and here are some fascinating ideas: Dark chocolate and nuts: Nutrition consultant Alexandra Oppenheimer, MS, RD says she doesn&amp;#x27;t ban candy, but she&amp;#x27;s picky about what she buys. &amp;quot;When picking out my Halloween offerings, I choose chocolates with nuts like peanuts or almonds and skip the sugary caramel. I choose chocolates (and lean towards the darker varieties) because of the potential heart-health benefits and antioxidants.&amp;quot; Popcorn: &amp;quot;It is a healthy treat, rich in antioxidants and fiber and always a crowd pleaser!&amp;amp;#8221; says Ilyse Schapiro, MS, RD, CDN a dietitian in private practice in Westchester, NY and New York City. Rice crispy squares: Either pre-packaged or homemade, D. Milton Stokes, PhD, MPH, RD, an assistant professor of nutrition at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartfod, CT says these favorites are more wholesome than most candy. Wholesome peanut butter cups: New York City nutritionist and founder of Middleberg Nutrition, Stephanie Middlerberg, MS, RD, CDN recommends Justin&amp;amp;#8217;s Organic Peanut Butter Cups. What are you handing out for Halloween? I&amp;#x27;d love to hear! More reading: *The secret phobias of women.. *The perfect Halloween-esq afternoon snack... *The controversial Halloween costume you have to see to believe... Photo: Justin&amp;#x27;s "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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