Maximum fun – minimum calories: choosing a healthy snack at the movies

Going to the movies is one of the most popular weekend activities. And, as a rule, it does not do without popcorn and soda. But what if you’ve already decided to stick to a proper diet and not let yourself “binge” over the holidays, and 2019 promises so many interesting premieres? We will not force you to watch a movie hungry under the tantalizing aromas of air corn, but tell you how to replace the usual movie snacks with a healthy snack.

The easiest thing to do, of course, is to simply resist the temptation to crunch snacks while watching a movie. But in practice, it’s much harder to do that. Especially when you go to the movies with a large group. To avoid limiting yourself, use these useful tips.

• Don’t go to the movies on an empty stomach.

• Share. Offer your portion to your friends. This way you will not be without pleasure, and eat much less.
• Consider the calorie content of your snacks. Include it in your diet for the day.

Well, for those who do not want to feel remorse for another trip to the movies, we have collected several alternatives that will replace your favorite snacks.

Dried fruit mixes

By themselves, raisins, apricots, figs – a very caloric substitute. However, special blends that can be found in any store offer dried bananas, apples, mangoes, etc. These are much less caloric, but definitely healthy options.

Caloric content: about 300 kcal.

Healthy popcorn

Delicious popcorn made from the healthiest ingredients – what could be better? “Holi Korn” cook it with coconut oil using sea salt. There are only about 100 kcal in one such packet. Recommended.

Calorieën: about 80-120 kcal.

Vegetable sticks

A perfect substitute for nachos for those who love food with sauce. Long straws of carrots, celery, cucumbers can be cut at home. Or you can buy them at a food court or nearby store, they have become a very popular snack.

Caloric content: about 76 kcal.

Pumpkin seeds

It seems that you can’t find a person who wouldn’t love pumpkin seeds. Despite the rather high calorie content, such a snack will not only be delicious, but also useful, because they help to establish digestion and stabilize blood pressure. It is important that the seeds should be dried without salt.

Calorische waarde: about 500 kcal.

Bran

Oat, corn, wheat or rye bran can be seen in the diet departments of supermarkets. Their salty flavor will help replace popcorn, and their beneficial properties will also help you lose weight. They absorb excess water, toxins, fats, heavy metals and improve digestion. In the stomach bran swells and creates a feeling of satiety.

Calorische waarde: about 246 kcal.

Do not forget about what you drink food in movie theaters. Most often it is soda. Replace it with mineral water, a smoothie, fresh or packet juice (but preferably without sugar), and your body will thank you for sure.