First there weremilk alternativesandgluten-freepastas, breads, and desserts, and now, healthy candy is on the rise.

If you think that sounds like an oxymoron, youre not alone.

Ahead, learn everything there is to know about healthy candy.

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clinical dietitian and founder of Chelsea Nutrition

What Makes Healthy CandyHealthy?

These qualities make them an ideal pick for those conscious of calories, blood sugar, and artificial ingredients.

But that doesnt necessarily make the product healthy, she says.

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Cory Ruth, MS, RDN, is a registered dietitians who works specifically with women to help them better understand the powerful connection between the female body systems and optimal health.

Some healthy candies (not those mentioned above) should be avoided.

The problem is, doing so can lead to some pretty unpleasant gastrointestinal issues.

Artificial coloring and flavoring agents are also not ideal ingredients when theyre loaded in something were ingesting and absorbing.

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I like to recommend eating what you truly want to eat in moderation, Maeng says.

Remember, its what you do the majority of the time that makes the biggest difference in your health.

So, do yourself a favor and eat the candy.

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Cory Ruth, MS, RDN, is a registered dietitians who works specifically with women to help them better understand the powerful connection between the female body systems and optimal health.

A hand is stirring a sourdough starter in a glass jar, on a kitchen countertop. The light casts a warm glow, highlighting the ingredients inside the jar.

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