We all know that snacking can be good or bad for you depending on how many calories you consume. It is well documented that eating six small meals to maintain blood sugar levels is
healthier than eating three large. Included in a healthy
eating diet are snacks. The problem is what kind of snacks.
Most of what we consider a snack is very high in calories. It’s hard to find a satisfying “low calorie” snack.
Consumer goods companies are entering the market for healthy snacks
with a group of “100” calorie offerings. Now I’m not saying that
these are all good for you but keep the calorie
happy with a minimum. The best part is that they count calories.
for you, especially if you have little willpower.
Healthy snacks are not bland. It’s about eating things
moderation. Even if you fall off the wagon and eat more than one
serving, at least you know how many calories you have consumed.
What is a hundred calorie snack? Ask any calorie counter about
100-calorie snacks and you’ll get a variety of opinions: one
small apple, a piece of string cheese.
Food marketers are happy to seize a new opportunity to market 100-calorie treats with a host of new product offerings.
Consumer goods companies are micro-sizing their products. Each
from chocolate to sports bars. they are making money doing
it’s.
What is happening with the packaging? He has more appeal and everything but guilt. First, everyone says 100 calorie snack. Terminology like this in a single service reinforces the message.
Some product names you might recognize:
Procter & Gamble launched the Pringles 100 Calorie Pack in August
Kraft Foods Inc. introduced new recipes for its tried and true
snacks, all under a new 100-calorie package label.
All these products are included in a “sensitive snack”.
portfolio” of products. Sounds pretty sophisticated to me.
Whatever 100-calorie snack you eat, just remember because it’s only 100 calories doesn’t mean it’s good for you. The consolation is that if you fall off the wagon you will not have fallen very far.