Are your children permitted to eat candy?

Mine is.

Since I work at the National Confectioners Association, wouldn't it look a little funny if I did not let Greta indulge in a treat every now and then?

In fact, studies have found that moderation is a much healthier lifestyle over restriction and/or elimination. As the saying in our office goes: there are no bad foods, just bad habits.

The fact that candy represents less than two percent of the calories Americans consume cannot be overlooked. It is a little pleasure that is part of a healthy, active lifestyle. And take my word that, if anything, Greta is fulfilling that "active" lifestyle (times 10).

All that said, aren't you ready to go out and indulge in your favorite treat? If so, take it a step further and share one of your most memorable candy moments with others on our NCA website.

Greta's current favorite:

She recently inherited one of Great Grandma Blanche's loves for DeMet's Turtles. They are milky, chewy, carmel-aly with just enough pecans to please your pallet. Sweet heaven indeed and so much fun to watch her eat!