Halloween
night can be really scary. It’s not about ghosts and witches prowling
around in search of treats. It's the treats themselves that
make the event scary. What's more, consumers -- that’s us -- are
spending a record $3.3 billion this Halloween season, most of that on
costumes and candy, in a time when 7 percent of Americans have
diet-related diabetes.So what should you do when the doorbell rings and you hear, "Trick or Treat!"? To learn how you can become an educated, non-candy giver, listen to this special 'UpBeet Gardener' Halloween report. Subscribe to my podcast feed (so you can open the attachment below) or simply listen here to the mp3 audio file. [NOTE: A hearty thanks to folks who have requested the text version of this audio article. If you'd like a copy, send me an email: marion@ptialaska.net]
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