<p><strong>Halloween 2024: </strong>Halloween will be celebrated around the world on October 31, 2024. This festive occasion features costumes, parties and decorations, with popular activities such as trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, and sharing spooky stories. While Halloween is a time for enjoyment and treats, it is important to remember that excessive candy consumption can negatively impact gut health, as per gastroenterologist and gut microbiome researcher at the University of Washington School of Medicine.</p>

<h2><strong>What candy does&nbsp;to your gut?</strong></h2>

<p>A balanced diet keeps your gut functioning well. But concentrated sugar, saturated fat and additives in candy can disrupt this balance, feeding harmful microbes that weaken your gut barrier. When this barrier is compromised, even beneficial microbes can contribute to inflammation, leading to weight gain, infections, autoimmune diseases, and cognitive decline.</p>

<p>In a healthy state, your gut microbiome helps digest nutrients your body can't process, like fibre and beneficial plant compounds. It also produces important molecules that protect against infections and support brain health, while regulating metabolism.</p>

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<h2><strong>Moderation is key</strong></h2>

<p>All candies are high in sugar, which can be harmful in large amounts. Enjoying Halloween treats in moderation and maintaining a balanced diet is crucial for protecting your gut health.</p>

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<h2><strong>Effects of sugar and inflammation</strong></h2>

<p>Sugar and inflammation impair your microbiome's ability to digest food and manage metabolism. Without healthy nutrients, your body may store more fat instead of producing energy.</p>

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<p>Excess candy can also harm your immune system. A healthy gut helps your immune system identify threats, reducing the risk of infections and autoimmune disorders. It also produces neurotransmitters that affect mood and cognitive function, but sugar can disrupt this, contributing to depression, anxiety and memory problems.</p>

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<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>
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Halloween 2024: Halloween will be celebrated around the world on October 31, 2024. This festive occasion features costumes, parties and decorations, with popular activities such as trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, and sharing spooky stories.

Halloween 2024: Halloween will be celebrated around the world on October 31, 2024. This festive occasion features costumes, parties and decorations, with popular activities such as trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, and sharing spooky stories. While Halloween is a time for enjoyment and treats, it is important to remember that excessive candy consumption can negatively impact gut health, as per gastroenterologist and gut microbiome researcher at the University of Washington School of Medicine. What candy does to your gut? A balanced diet keeps your gut functioning well. But concentrated sugar, saturated fat and additives in candy can disrupt this balance, feeding harmful microbes that weaken your gut barrier. When this barrier is compromised, even beneficial microbes can contribute to inflammation, leading to weight gain, infections, autoimmune diseases, and cognitive decline. In a healthy state, your gut microbiome helps digest nutrients your body can't process, like fibre and beneficial plant compounds. It also produces important molecules that protect against infections and support brain health, while regulating metabolism. Also read | Netizens react to Harris supporter screaming at little girl at Houston rally: Watch Moderation is key All candies are high in sugar, which can be harmful in large amounts. Enjoying Halloween treats in moderation and maintaining a balanced diet is crucial for protecting your gut health. Also read | Japan PM Ishiba loses majority in snap election: 'We are receiving severe judgement' Effects of sugar and inflammation Sugar and inflammation impair your microbiome's ability to digest food and manage metabolism. Without healthy nutrients, your body may store more fat instead of producing energy. Also read | Bolivia former president Morales says his vehicle was hit by gunfire Excess candy can also harm your immune system. A healthy gut helps your immune system identify threats, reducing the risk of infections and autoimmune disorders. It also produces neurotransmitters that affect mood and cognitive function, but sugar can disrupt this, contributing to depression, anxiety and memory problems. (With inputs from agencies)

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