Here’s what registered dietitians *really* think about so-called ‘healthy candy’
, MS, RD, CDN, of Chelsea Nutrition, tacks onto this idea, noting that by using added fiber and sugar alternatives, healthy candy brands are renowned for being lower in carbs, thus reducing sugar spikes in the body. “But that doesn’t necessarily make the product healthy,” she says. Some healthy candies should be avoided.Many healthy candy brands don’t taste the same as the original candies they’re imitating.
“Some may want to avoid sugar alcohols—which can cause gas, bloating, and diarrhea—for the sake of their digestion,” Ruth says. “Artificial coloring and flavoring agents are also not ideal ingredients when they're loaded in something we're ingesting and absorbing.” With that in mind, in both Ruth’s and Maeng’s opinion, when it comes to candy, the real thing in small amounts is better than a healthy alternative. “I like to recommend eating what you truly want to eat in moderation,” Maeng says. “You will be much more satisfied eating exactly what you're after than trying to find alternatives that are not as satisfying, because you will end up searching for more food or another food option to satisfy your cravings.
Diet culture and frequent new healthy alternatives might make you feel like you can’t have candy or other delicious foods. You can.
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