3 Tips to Manage Sugar Consumption on Easter to Ensure Kids Can Sleep!
Easter is right around the corner, and oftentimes, Easter is synonymous with CANDY - chocolate filled eggs, chocolate bunnies, and jelly beans fill Easter baskets to the brim. But, this increase in sugar can have negative effects, so it is important to find ways to reduce the amount being consumed.
As a sleep consultant and owner of The Sleepy Cub, I spend a great deal of time working with individuals on how what they eat impacts sleep, eat impacts sleep, as well as other aspects of their life. So, in preparation for the Easter Holiday, I wanted to share some quick and easy ways to reduce sugar and its impact!
Encourage Physical Activity! Add some additional movement in by adding a family yoga session, going for a bike ride, heading to the park, or playing a family game of twister. I am also a huge fan of doing variations (or multiple!) Easter Egg Hunts - relay race, Easter Egg Roll, obstacle course, or even hiding eggs places that require climbing or crawling under things
Start Your Day with Protein and Keep Healthy Snacks on Hand. Easter candy is delicious, so you likely won’t avoid it entirely but eating a protein dense breakfast will mean you aren’t raiding the Easter basket later in the day. I also recommend prepping your and your kids favorite healthy snacks and having them available throughout the day.
Avoid sweets after 6pm. Consuming sweets too close to bedtime can impact sleep, so opt for one of your previously prepared healthy snacks instead.
In addition, adding in elements to your Easter Basket that aren’t candy can be a fun addition! Things like new games, bubbles, chalk, a new beach towel, or this super cute eco-friendly bunny I just featured are great additions.
Do you have any other ways you reduce sugar consumption on Easter?! If so, I’d love to hear! Drop your ideas below