Sarah Anderson
This or That Thursday: Movie Theater Edition
It's THIS OR THAT Thursday! This week we are considering options at the movie theater!

Growing up I loved going to the movie theater to see a new movie! Although I haven't been to a movie very recently a client asked about better options for treats at the movies.
Here are a few healthier options that can often be found at the movie theater!

Here are a few examples of what you can eat and estimated macronutrients for each item.
Eat This. . .

1. Water or Diet Soda
Calories: 0
Protein: 0 grams
Carbs: 0 grams
Fat: 0 grams

2. Small popcorn with no butter (56 Oz)
Calories: 300
Protein: 7 grams
Carbs: 41 grams
Fat: 13 grams

3. Soft Pretzel, No Cheese
Calories: 389
Protein: 9.4 grams
Carbs: 80 grams
Fat: 3.6 grams

4. Sno-Caps (3.1 Oz Box)
Calories: 450
Protein: 3 grams
Carbs: 66 grams
Fat: 18 grams
5. Swedish Fish (3.1 Oz Box)
Calories: 330
Protein: 0 grams
Carbs: 81 grams
Fat: 0 grams
6. M&Ms (3.4 Oz Box)
Calories: 420
Protein: 3 grams
Carbs: 63 grams
Fat: 18 grams
Not That:

1. Regular Soda with Free Refills (Coke)
Calories: 630
Protein: 0 grams
Carbs: 173 grams
Fat: 0 grams

2. Large Popcorn With Butter (136 Oz)
Calories: 1640
Protein: 26 grams
Carbs: 90 grams
Fat: 126 grams

3. Nachos with Cheese
Calories: 790
Protein: 12 grams
Carbs: 95 grams
Fat: 41 grams

4. Cookie Dough Bites (4 Oz. Box)
Calories: 565
Protein: 2.8 grams
Carbs: 76.3 grams
Fat: 28.3 grams
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-Sarah