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 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 Send me (Ali) a text message. Make sure to check out Ali’s new website trucewithfood.com , and take the new Find Your Food Stage assessment !