HEALTH

We all know you can't have Halloween without tons of candy, but just how much are we talking? According to the Huffington Post, over 10% of candy sales happen in the days leading up to the spooky holiday—almost $2 billion dollars worth of the sweet stuff. 

What's even more interesting? While old standbys like Snickers, Reese's, Kit Kat and, of course, candy corn remain most popular (seriously, 20 million pounds of candy corn are produced per year), we're seeing a rise in the popularity of healthier alternatives. HuffPost reported that gluten-free, sugar-free candy and organic candy are becoming major sellers, even taking over as the most-searched candy in states such as Oregon, Kentucky and Colorado. (P.S. Looking for even more cool candy alternatives? Check out our roundup of healthy Halloween snacks HERE). 

While this is probably bad news for all the dentists out there, we're loving the new health-conscious Halloween trend. And though we're not ready to give up our Butterfingers just yet, Organic Fruity Bears are certainly on the trick-or-treat must-list this year. 

What's your fave Halloween candy? Have you ever tried a healthful alternative? Let us know below!  

by Ilana Bernstein and Kimberly Uslin | 2/1/2016