As Halloween marks the whole October well until November, it sure would be nice to keep in shape despite the overload of sweets in every corner. Apples have natural sugar contents, which are good for you. Choose them over other treats and you’ll definitely have your festive spirits on a good kind of high during this season. They should also complement a few up and coming running events to be held in the coming months.
Keeping Positive During Hallows Eve
In the olden days, Halloween was celebrated as a form of festival during the end of harvest seasons throughout the Celtic people. It was believed the boundaries between the world of the living and the dead are temporarily erased. This meant souls can come back to ruin the living’s crops and livelihood. Some mischievous souls can even make people sick.
This was why a celebration needed to be done to make peace with them. Rituals such as campfires and wearing costumes to mimic evil spirits are a few examples to appease the potentially ruining souls. Today, the thrill of dressing up and sharing candy has replaced the spookiness this tradition brings.
It has become more of a celebration for people to happily dress up according to their personalities. In a way, the modern day Halloween celebration have warded off the spirit of negativity by celebrating individual quirks through costumes and just giving positive energies to everyone by sharing sweet candy treats.
Go for the Healthy Sweetness of Apples vs. Unhealthy Sugars
Lollies may appear to be sumptuous because of the various flavors they can bring. Still, it would be a healthier decision to throw in some packed apple slices along with the sinfully delicious, usual lollies and sweets people are accustomed to. Apples are a high source of natural sugars, particularly in the form of fructose. These fruits are good sources of energy especially if you are up for a busy Halloween season this year.
Run and Get Active this Halloween!
What’s great about running is it can be done by almost anyone at any age. If done the right way with appropriate shoes and socks, this basic exercise can strengthen your lungs, burn calories and facilitate your circulatory health. Running also helps you achieve mental clarity, increase your energy and promote good night’s rest.
It invigorates the brain’s chemicals like serotonin, dopamine and endorphins. These three are crucial to making you feel relaxed and have a brighter mood for the rest of the day. It is also a fun bonding experience among friends and family members as you can share togetherness while enjoying the activity.
Whoever said apples, Halloween and running are totally unrelated can now be refuted. Incorporate these elements during this season and you’ll surely enjoy every treat without the calorie guilt.
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