Halloween is over! Though, that doesn’t mean the candy is gone. I’m sure you’re tempted by all the fun size candy bars and yummy treats floating around the house.

Perhaps this is due to leftover candy from the bowl meant for trick o’ treaters that never stopped by. We didn’t get a single trick o’ treater at my house this year, I can hardly believe it. I stepped outside last night and it really did look like a “ghost town”.

Perhaps this is due to the fact that your kids had a heyday trick o’ treating and have the equivalent of a small truckload of candy stockpiled.

Either way, you can’t simply ignore that candy. Oxygen magazine provided a few tips to enjoy a bit of that stockpile with healthy intentions.

#1: Try to indulge in your fun size snickers or crunch bar in the morning, giving your body some time to burn it off. Or you may enjoy your candy after a workout when your body has depleted glycogen stores.

#2: Before gathering up the candy you’re craving, first plan how many pieces you’ll eat and stick to it so you don’t end up eating the whole bag! Studies show people who plan portions before eating a meal or snack are more likely to stick to eating only that portion, helping to prevent overeating.

#3: Indulge in your candy craving with a meal. Oxygen suggests lean veggies and some protein. This will ensure your blood sugar levels stay stable. Eating the candy on its own would cause your blood sugar levels to spike.