Veritey & Green Halloween Reveal The Key To A Healthy Halloween With New Candy Cheat Sheet

OWINGS MILLS, Md. - Sept. 24, 2013 - PRLog -- Baltimore, MD. - Veritey, a website and community that makes healthy living think-proof, has teamed up with Green Halloween^®, a grassroots organization launched in Seattle, WA that reaches millions of people nationally to spread the word on how to make celebrations healthier for families and the planet.  The two organizations have declared war on the scary spoils of Halloween.

“We are very focused on fun.  We keep the spirit of Halloween but remove the horror of toxic chemicals, additives, preservatives and GMOs that can have a very negative impact on kids,” says Veritey Founder, Amy Ziff.  “We want Moms to know they don’t have to be afraid of Halloween! There are better options and it’s all about how you shop, what you serve, and the way you present choices to your kids. We make it easy.”

Why worry about all of these things if Halloween is only for one night? “The reality is that Halloween occurs for one night but the candy can last for weeks or months.  The health impact can be felt long after the holiday is over. Some of these health effects are immediate (behavior problems linked to artificial colors) and others are longer term (gastrointestinal ailments, ADHD and other neurological issues, to name a few) but they can all be avoided, without compromising the holiday,” says Ziff.

That's why Veritey is determined to show parents how easy it is to celebrate a healthier Halloween with ideas on everything from hosting your own trick-or-treat trail to conducting a "Switch Witch" or Candy Buy Back with your kids.  This is where Veritey's “Candy Cheat Sheet” comes in.  The cheat sheet is designed to help parents make better choices when selecting candy to give out to their own kids and other trick-or-treaters, as well as provide a lot of affordable ideas on making Halloween healthier.

Green Halloween Founder Corey Colwell-Lipson says, “Green Halloween has always been about making healthier, more sustainable choices without sacrificing any fun or yum!”

Ziff knows that if you can help people to change behavior for just one day, you can show them that it’s possible to change every day of the year.

For a List of 2013 of Healthier Choice Candy visit www.veritey.com/candy and for a list of treat alternatives visit www.veritey.com/healthysnacks.

Download the Candy Cheat Sheet: www.GreenHalloween.org/candy

Find free resources for parents, kids & teachers: www.greenhalloween.org

To green your Halloween event, engage your organization, school or community, or speak about partnering or sponsorship, contact: greenhalloween@veritey.com

Veritey offers product, tips and coaching for healthing up™ your life all year long.

About Veritey

Veritey is the latest, exciting lifestyle brand and digital community dedicated to making it easier to live healthier, by taking the guessing out of safe product purchases.  The online resource, developed by principle Amy Ziff, encompasses "capidealism™," the concept that consumers have the power to change the world with smart product purchases. The site encompasses education, shopping and provides an online community to share and exchange ideas, feedback and information on healthy life choices and products that better our world.

About Green Halloween^®

Green Halloween is a grassroots initiative striving to create healthier, eco-friendlier holidays – starting with Halloween.  Launched in Seattle in 2007 by a mother of two, in partnership with EcoMom Alliance and other non-profit organizations, leading natural food brands, and community volunteers coast-to-coast, the nationwide movement is all about inspiring healthier-for-kids-and-planet choices with easy, affordable, and fun solutions. To learn more about Green Halloween and find events near you, visit GreenHalloween.org. For more information about Green Halloween, contact greenhalloween@veritey.com.

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EDITOR'S NOTE:  To speak with Amy Ziff or obtain more information, please contact editors@veritey.com.