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Halloween is here, and as you admire your mountain of sweets, you realize it's probably not the best idea to eat all that candy. After sorting through your treats and picking out your favorites, what should you do with the leftover candy? Here are a few ideas!

Donate

Donating your Halloween candy is a selfless way to share! Find a local charity that accepts candy donations. Here are some suggestions:

• Ronald McDonald House
• Nursing homes
• Food pantries
• Veterans' homes
• Women's shelters

Candy Exchange

Some dentists host a candy exchange where kids are invited to trade in their sweets for healthy treats. You...

Got ripe avocados? Try this simple and easy-to-make salad with a burst of lime flavor. 

(Serves 1)

Ingredients

• 1/2 t olive oil
• 1/2 t lime juice
• 1/2 carrot, shredded
• 1/2 c. cabbage, shredded
• 4 slices avocado

Directions

Whisk olive oil and lime juice together in a bowl. Add carrots and cabbage. Stir to coat. Gently fold avocado slices into salad. 

Amount Per Serving: Calories 141, Total Fat 9 g, Sodium 72 mg, Total Carbohydrates 14 g, Sugars 5 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 2 g 

Printed in FLAVORS OF THE WORLD 2018 CALENDAR Healthy Recipes Submitted by UMass Memorial Health Employees