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Halloween "Smart Swaps!"

From Jennifer R. Scott, About.com Guide   October 28, 2009

Ah, the scary night has almost arrived. And I'm not talking ghosts and goblins. It's the night I'm left with way too much candy on-hand after having way too few trick-or-treaters.

In the meantime .. I've done a little math and figured out which treats will be the smartest swaps among my favorite fare so far:

If I grab two Tootsie Rolls Midgies from my friend's desk at work instead of that snack-size Hershey bar in my purse, I'll save myself 30 calories and still get that chocolate-y thrill.

I must have a chocolate/peanut butter fix. If I indulge in two peanut butter Kisses instead of a Fun Size Butterfinger, I'll save 36 calories.

If I nab two of my Mom's favorite, Rolos, from her trick-or-treat stash instead of my favorite Fun Size M&Ms, I'll save 45 calories.

What are your favorite "smart swaps" to save calories while enjoying Halloween candy? Share them in the comments section!

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