It’s the big day and you already know you’re going to be raiding your kid’s Halloween candy and sneaking a few pieces – but here’s what dentists say to avoid, what candy causes the most havoc on our teeth:

#1 is gummies – because they take so long to chew, pieces get lodged in between your teeth.

Caramel candies, because they’re so sticky and take a long time to dissolve are the hardest to brush away at the end of the night.

Starburst are delicious, but because they’re tacky they can pull on fillings and crowns.

Because Lollipops are eaten slowly, the sugar is in contact with your teeth for a longer period.

And sour powder candies are very acidic, which can damage tooth enamel.

But there’s good news – dentists say the there are two treats that aren’t too bad – plain old chocolate dissolves quickly and can be brushed away easily, and caramel apples – the apples help clean the surfaces of your teeth.

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You’re going to eat a lot of candy tomorrow for Halloween. And the day after. And there’s a good chance you’ve already raided your stash and will need to go out and buy more. But what’s the best way to counter all that sugar you’re ingesting? Have some sauerkraut!

When you have too much candy, it doesn’t just potentially make you sick to your stomach, it weakens your immune system. That’s because you mess up your microbiome, that’s the balance of good bacteria.

Sauerkraut, since it’s fermented, is a food that will offset the negative effects of overloading on candy.

But if sauerkraut seems too overwhelming after a night of trick-or-treating, yogurt, kimchi, and kombucha are all alternatives that will do the same thing.

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You know the old saying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But it also may be the most important meal for weight loss – if you’re eating the right breakfast. And eggs may be one of best weight loss foods of all!

They’re high in protein, which helps build muscle, and they’re low in carbs, but still satisfying, so you won’t feel the need to snack in between meals, which means you’ll consume less calories.

And speaking of calories, they’re low in that too! Two eggs and a piece of toast will give you less calories than some energy bars.

Plus, you’ll get a lot of great vitamins in each egg – including D and B12, plus iron to help keep your energy up throughout the day.

They’ll also help out balancing your blood sugar and insulin levels, and they won’t negatively affect your cholesterol.

And the best part of all? You don’t even need to only have them at breakfast – a hard-boiled egg makes a great snack, and you can prepare a bunch at a time.

When it comes to losing weight, go grab an egg!

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If you feel like you haven’t had a decent night sleep in a while, you’re not alone – two-thirds of adults say they haven’t had a complete, uninterrupted night sleep since they were a teenager!

A new study shows that most of us get about five hours of sleep per night – far less than the 7 to 9 hours recommended for adults by the National Sleep Foundation.

But even though we like to say we’ll “catch up” on our sleep over the weekend, most of us find our ability to sleep in drops off around age 25.

It may be a challenge, but prioritizing sleep is one of the best things we can do to help prevent illness, boost memory, and improve mood. But despite knowing this, it’s still a challenge to actually do.

There are supplements when we need help that have sleep-enhancing ingredients, like magnesium which help the body’s production of melatonin, or Valerian Root and Lemon Balm Leaf, which have antioxidants to support a calm and relaxed mood and you should be able to sleep like when you didn’t have real responsibilities!

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