June 4, 2009 at 10:10 pm
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I remember when the 100 calorie snack packs first hit the grocery stores. I thought - what a great idea. I must admit, I too thought they were a great tool to help manage my weight. Honestly, who could resist the convenience of your favorite fattening snacks, in a small, portion-controlled little baggy that you could take with you anywhere. But that was a long time ago…before I realized the importance of eating REAL food (and not something that can be stored in your pantry forever without going bad!). So although they do look tempting, I’ve learned to totally stay away from that aisle altogether - although, I occasionally splurge with a box of trisquits (not too bad for your waistline).
Although I always wondered how bad these cute little treats could actually be, I now have an answer. It turns out that they may actually cause you to gain weight! Yes, they actually do the complete opposite of what they are marketed for. How sneaky of them! A new study reported in the Journal of Consumer Research found that people actually ate more when eating the snack packs than those who were given regular-sized bags of chips. Okay, so I guess they were given access to the entire box but anyways, they claim that people feel they have a “license to overeat.”
So, clearly, these processed foods should not be part of your regular diet. Not only will you end up eating more, calorie-wise, but you’ll also be eating junk. These snacks have zero nutritional quality, which is probably another reason people overeat them. Without quality ingredients like fiber and protein, you’re bound to get hungry quickly (probably before you’ve finished your first little snack pack!). Want my advice? Switch to Mother Nature’s snack packs - apple, banana, orange, etc. Not only are they loaded with vital nutrients and fiber, but they come in the handiest little packages - good to go anytime - no wrappers required!
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