This October, your food may be in disguise for Halloween, but for the most part, it has been keeping secrets for years. If you didn’t know, most of the food that you eat is “camouflaged,” or in other words, it causes you to think that it’s good for you. However, if you look closely at the ingredients, most of them are not as healthy as you think.

The chaos of calories begins in the morning as you grab breakfast on your way to school. That neighborhood-friendly yogurt, which supposedly ensures all the ingredients needed for a healthy day at school, actually contains loads of corn syrup and sweeteners. Yogurt with fruit at the bottom is even worse, generally having twice the regular amount of sugar and multiplying that calorie intake. Nuts increase the amount of fat. So while yogurt is better than junk food, think twice: it has its issues too.

Want another false advertiser? Think granola bars, another delicious yet misleading snack filled with fiber, whole-grain nuts, and dried fruits. While they do contain small quantities of vitamins and fiber, granola bars contain high amounts of carbohydrates and artificial ingredients, such as the sugary syrup and chocolate chips. Rice cakes also share high amounts of fat, not to mention trans fat. Even though the box boasts of low-cholesterol and whole grains, flavored rice cakes are full of fat, which we all know can add up.

As for lunch time, many of us often pack sandwiches with deli meat such as turkey or ham. These packaged meats may make the perfect lunch, but they're not so great for your diet with the amount of sodium they provide. An intake of packaged turkey is one-third the maximum daily-recommended amount, so try to buy fresh meat or turn to low-sodium options in order to maintain a healthy sodium intake.

The sushi with white rice and imitation crab meat bought at convenience stores is also a bad idea. Sushi is not just a source of carbohydrates-- it also contains high glycemics, and thus calories. Glycemics refers to the high fructose sugars in the white flour, which, if you want a disease-free future, you may want to avoid. As for the imitation crab meat, there's very little protein and a whole lot of sugar. For a healthier choice, try sushi with real salmon or tuna.

Even soy products are argued to be a possible cause of cancer. You may think it's healthy, but really, soy has been linked to increased amounts of estrogen in men and breast cancer for women. Unfortunately, these products can also be a source of hypothyroidism, thyroid cancer, and infertility. So rather than increase your chance of disease, try high-protein foods, such as brown rice or whole grains.

Now that you know the “disguises” of these delicious but deceptive delectables, beware of the food that you eat, because even the boxes marked "low fat!" or "includes vitamins!" can be crucial to your health. Take the healthy route by carefully inspecting your ingredients. Even if the food looks delicious, it could just be playing tricks on you

The autumn wind howls invitingly as we fly through the doors, clad in spiffy costumes and masks that are either recycled from previous years or meticulously hand crafted to celebrate the night when candy reigns supreme. From door-to-door we knock fervently, hoping to be awarded with rare goodies that trick-or-treaters only dream of receiving. Jack-o-Lanterns with festive expressions on their faces smile, or frown, at us as we stroll through the streets. Ah, Halloween. While some anticipate the candy-high that comes with the frenzy of dressing up in ridiculous attire while still being regarded as normal, others condemn the holiday as an occasion to celebrate the dead. Instead, they would rather sit in the comfort of their houses with “Out of Candy” signs plastered on their doors to dash the hopes of wanderers in capes and tights eager for treats. Despite the festivities of Halloween, this often misunderstood holiday has been a playground for myths and false beliefs.

Myth #1: Halloween has demonic roots, hence the use of tombstones, ghosts and frightening images associated with the holiday. Halloween did not originate from satanic beliefs, but on the contrary, is religious in nature. The unique holiday was once a ritual prevalent in the Celtic faith of the Druids. Though the Celts did believe in gods, monsters, and spirits, the association of Halloween with satanic roots is a modern phenomenon. The most evil aspect of the Celtic religion was vicious fairies intent on permanently trapping men in fairy mounds.

Myth #2: Satanic cults use Halloween to perform horrifying ritualistic crimes. Encyclopedia analyst, J. Gordon Melton, proclaimed Satanism as the “world's largest religion that does not exist.” Once existent cults such as the Church of Satan and the Temple of Set are now largely dormant. Studies show that cult-related crimes are nonexistent and suspicions of cult activity are merely fueled by the media and teenage gossip. Hollywood is what continues to promote the existence of evil in Halloween with movies such as “The Exorcist.”

Myth #3: Children should be cautious of razor blades and poison found in treats handed out. Although cases have shown a need for precaution, there have only been two confirmed cases of children dying due to tampered treats. In both cases, the parents were the culprits and had dosed their own children with an intent to murder. The most famous case documented was that of Texan Ronald Clark O'Bryan, who lined his son's Pixie Stix with cyanide. In order to maintain safety each year and prevent events like the O'Bryan case from occurring, X-ray equipments are overloaded with Halloween related items to scan for malicious material

Myth #4: Meeting a black cat on Halloween is a ominous sign of bad luck. Although this myth is largely unfounded, it is derived from the many cases of animal abuse that involve black cats around Halloween. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reported a case of a woman adopting a black cat within three days of Halloween, who later reported the cat's death when called for a follow-up on the adoption of the animal. Since 2001, the Humane Society of the United States has taken necessary precautions to protect these black creatures of the night by tightening the reigns on background and security checks for animal adoptions.

Halloween has morphed from being a religious festival into a celebration founded largely upon thrill and fear. We model our front lawns after foreboding cemeteries and compete to find the most frightening costume. Horror movie marathons often accompany the arrival of Halloween. Although Halloween has strayed from its original purposes quite a bit, it still remains as one of the most popular holidays in America today.