"Healthy" cinema snacks??

HarlCarl

I thought about bringing my own popcorn, but that might be a bit awkward to sneak in.

Especially when the signs say "No outside food or drink." Most people don't think they signs are meant for them. :noway:

Nsdnjbl

100cal popcorn from home? Or I love the yogurt nut bars, they are160 cal

AirCircleI

Thanks for all the great ideas! I'll now feel better about going to the cinema and not trying to steal the boyfriend's popcorn. I love the idea of cherrios, carrot sticks, Boots stuff, fruit, etc.

I know it's only two hours and I wouldn't normally be bothered about that, but if the person sitting next to me is eating popcorn and snacks, it makes me want some, so I think I'll start bringing my own healthy options.

Thanks everyone!

AirCircleI

Check out this super easy recipe for Chili-Lime Roasted Chickpeas. So delicious, healthy, and a perfect sub for popcorn at the movies: http://willowbirdbaking.com/2010/09/02/snack-attack-2-chili-lime-roasted-chickpeas/

These look awesome - thanks for sharing!

ninerbuff

I purposely either exercise more and/or skip breakfast so that I can have whatever I want to eat at the movies. Usually I'll have a hot dog, nachos with cheese and a drink to enjoy along with the movie. I don't go often, but when I do, it's for the fun.


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anberlingasm

I thought about bringing my own popcorn, but that might be a bit awkward to sneak in.

Especially when the signs say "No outside food or drink." Most people don't think they signs are meant for them. :noway:

The day my cinema provides affordable snacks, I'll stop taking my own refreshments. Popcorn costs around a penny to make and is sold for a fiver... daylight robbery.

bethdris

Those look really good (the chick peas) !

dandandee

I thought about bringing my own popcorn, but that might be a bit awkward to sneak in.

Especially when the signs say "No outside food or drink." Most people don't think they signs are meant for them. :noway:

The day my cinema provides affordable snacks, I'll stop taking my own refreshments. Popcorn costs around a penny to make and is sold for a fiver... daylight robbery.

screw the sign, that's what purses are for! Fill it up!

Confuzzled4ever

I bring stuff to the theater with me. LOL

Healthy or not.. i'm not paying cinema prices!

afia233

im going to the cinema tomorrow, and i plan on taking beek jerky, its chewy so it keeps your mouth occupied plus its not carb laden 9yes abit of sugar in the seasoning)
only 75 cals for a small packet.

MLR930

Bring some Fiber One Chocolate cereal in a baggie it's so good even dry! I don't usually bring anything and I don't get a drink because I have a small bladder and I'll have to go during the movie lol

pumpkinspice84

I always sneak in food when I go to the movies. It is expensive and I don't think their is anything health there. I would make my own popcorn. I also bring 100 cal packs. They have lots of different ones to pick from. I have also found some gummy snacks that were fat free. To drink I either bring water or a diet soda.

_LKTxx

As popcorn is a favourite cinema why not bring in a pack. You can get a x6 30g pack of butterkist popcorn from £land. There 125kcal per 30g pack. That way you don't feel boring in the cinema with your fruit but still virtuous that your not stuffing those ridiculous sized tubs for so much money.

Exactly what I do!

Faded_Memories

What about a portioned bag of crisps? That way you don't eat more than what's in the small, individual bag, and you can get really great ones that at 120 cals, or even 100 cals or less. That way you're not eating boring old health food, but still not breaking your goal!

That's what I've transitioned to anyways, and I'm a huuuuuuuuge crisp eater.

stevenleagle

I'm In Australia and not sure if this helps in the UK. But what I do is go to Kmart and pick up a huge 10 pack of air popped popcorn for very little money. Each pack is less than 100 cals and quite satisfying. The other packs are for another day or for friends. Low calorie, low cost and ability to share individual packs - awesome.

sijomial

I really don't understand why people feel the need to eat at the cinema at all.
Sitting on your bum watching a film isn't really an activity that needs fuelling!

Sounds like a great way to get fat, sit down, do nothing, eat snacks.

Faded_Memories

I really don't understand why people feel the need to eat at the cinema at all.
Sitting on your bum watching a film isn't really an activity that needs fuelling!

Sounds like a great way to get fat, sit down, do nothing, eat snacks.

Some people I'm sure don't understand other people's 'desires' and 'needs'. When I was a kid, my dad totally did not allow us to buy any snacks in a cinema, seeing as how pricey it was. I STILL don't buy snacks in a cinema, I'd rather bring something - buuut if you DON'T bring anything and you have a hungry tummy, it can be hard to hear all those wrappers crinkling and smell the snacks!

Last time I went my boyfriend and I shared a whole bag of...pop crisps? Or something? Like a LARGE bag. And it was only like...200 cals for both of us. AMAZING! And before anyone is all, " Ah but you shouldn't be eating crisps if you're trying to lose weight" I'm takin' this one step at a time....if I cut out my crisps, I'm likely to hurt someone XD

Jayne19099

I thought about bringing my own popcorn, but that might be a bit awkward to sneak in.

Especially when the signs say "No outside food or drink." Most people don't think they signs are meant for them. :noway:

The day my cinema provides affordable snacks, I'll stop taking my own refreshments. Popcorn costs around a penny to make and is sold for a fiver... daylight robbery.

screw the sign, that's what purses are for! Fill it up!

lol I agree! when the cinima offers healthy snacks at a fair price I will stop sneaking stuff in. For now I'm transfering everything to my big purse :bigsmile:

goldianmom

Where do you get these from?

lucycassingena

When I last went I took a packet of yogurt coated raisin and blueberry mix.. True the sugar is high but I didn't feel so bad afterwards lol

wswilliams67

nuts & seeds

curveylady1

I sneak my own in. I use a very large purse to hold it and my water bottle. Not only is it healthier it's cheaper.

endoftheside

I like getting a kid's snack pack. I've never been hassled about getting one as an adult, and it gives me enough of the "experience" without blowing my calories for the day.

Fat_Bottomed_Girl

I sneak in a lollipop. I still have some candy cane tootsie roll ones from X-mas. 60 calories, lasts forever, and is still a special treat!

phurst00

Although the small popcorn at some theater's are reasonable, I would check first. My local Regal Cinemas has a small popcorn with 29g of fat even without butter!

Try raisins, berries, almonds/nuts, apples, granola bars and/or celery + peanut butter (get the to-go packs or just put in a small tupperware). I love being able to munch away without worrying about blowing my calories through the roof!

amandajones1978

I fill little snack ziplock bags with almonds or macadamia nuts and keep them in my purse. It gives me that "crunch" of popcorn without the guilty feeling afterward.

JDanKing

Eating well at the movies is like eating well out of a vending machine - extremely difficult and at times impossible.

If I think I'm going to want a snack, I will smuggle in a Nature Valley Protien Bar, specifically the Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate. It best suits my dietary needs. And of course, diet soda there is the same as diet soda anywhere. Well, except for the cost!

A word of caution - some theaters will toss you out if they catch you with "smuggled in food".

Sycoholic

Popcorn without the butter... the butter is killing your calories. I go with my wife now and we'll get a medium popcorn and a large water. We share this. Usually we'll eat about 2/3 of the popcorn. However, I know this is coming so I do extra exercise and eat a little less..... because I like my popcorn with butter. I don't see but one movie a month maybe so.... but I can't imagine one a week would be too bad either if you at that. Just drink plenty of water because the popcorn is salty.

MochaMixAZ

We actually make our own popcorn at home, let it cool, then bag it up in ziplocs and put in a purse. Then, we will treat ourselves to a soda or a lemonade there. It feels totally decadent while staying relatively within our goals. I know it's probably against policy, but we've never had a problem. And honestly.... if the theater throws me out after purchasing a $15 ticket and a $6 soda for a few kernels of corn, I'll go next door. BRING IT!

On rare occasion, we also might get an unsalted pretzel to share. If you only eat half, I believe for most theaters its under 300 calories.... sans cheese sauce.

It IS a habit, but it's one we enjoy - and as long as it fits into your food goals for the week, I don't see an issue with it.

danapenguin

nuts, protein bars(or gronola bars in general), pretzel sticks (in a sandwich bag), dried fruit, gold fish crackers (not sure you have them there), animal crackers

yum to all of that!!! plus yogurt covered raisins! sooo good! also apple slices, 100 calorie chips ahoy packs for the sweet tooth, and seedless grapes are all favorites! Plus at Kroger (here anyway) they have carrot chips that is basically carrots sliced into thin chips!! its awesome, makes me think i am eating chips!