Do you let your kids eat candy? You should!

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Hey kids – pay attention! Your parents SHOULD be letting you eat candy! In a recent study, kids and teens who were allowed to devour a candy bar every once in a while were actually 22% LESS likely to be overweight. The theory behind these sweet findings: Knowing it’s okay to indulge without guilt from time to time can actually feel more satisfying. Make sure to remind your parents you might just rummage up something more substantial and fattening to snack on if you’re deprived of that occasional treat.

Now the bad news: Under no circumstances does that mean you’re off the hook with fruits, veggies and exercise – and the Snickers for breakfast is NOT an option. Eating candy does nothing to meet your nutritional needs and should be saved for a special occasion.