Homemade Holiday Candy - How Many Calories?

Dietitian's Tips for Consuming Homemade Holiday Candy

• Metabolic Effect: Due to its high sugar and simple carbohydrate content, it rapidly raises blood sugar levels. This can pose a risk especially for diabetic patients and cause sudden energy drops.
• Consumption Recommendation: It is important to keep holiday candy consumption to a minimum and spread it throughout the day. Instead of consuming a large amount at once, it is helpful to be content with a small piece and then consume fibrous foods (fruit, vegetables) to balance blood sugar.
• Things to Consider: A handful of holiday candy can meet a large portion of your daily sugar needs. Therefore, especially children's consumption should be kept under control.
• Exercise Equivalent: To burn the calories you get from holiday candy, it may be sufficient to take a light-paced walk or do housework. An activity lasting approximately 20-25 minutes will help you burn these calories.