Snackification is the new trend in eating snacks or small meals throughout the day.
Americans have always snacked throughout the day between meals, however because of busy lifestyles and time constraints; consumers are eating more snacks and eliminating eating the traditional three meals per day. According to a study of modern snacking, performed by the Hartman Group- "90% of consumers eat snacks throughout the day, 7% prefer to bypass meals all together, and 80% of all snacking is purposeful-fulfilling a physical, emotional, social or cultural desire; this trend in snacks are smaller in size, eaten between meals, and lower preparation and cleanup compared to meals”. But are we making healthy choices while we snack? Below are healthy ways to incorporate healthy snacks and smaller meals on-the-go.
Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients
4 cups popped corn
1 tablespoon margarine (melted)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder (dash)
Directions
1. Mix popcorn and margarine in a bowl.
2. Mix seasonings thoroughly and sprinkle over popcorn. Mix well.
3. Serve immediately and enjoy with family and friends.
Serving Size: ¼ of recipe, 92 calories, 8 grams of fat, 1 gram of saturated fat
Recipe Site: USDA – What’s Cooking?
Source: Harman Group. As Snackification in Food Culture Becomes More Routine, Traditional Meals Get Redefined.
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