Smart Shopping: Avoid Unhealthy Snacks at High Prices

With so many sugary, salty, and fatty snack foods available in stores and online, it can be hard to make good choices for healthier snack foods on a budget. Luckily, savvy shoppers armed with the right information can find delicious and nutritious snacks that won’t break the bank.

At Kernel Kravings, we’re all about helping you enjoy popcorn in all its forms. Not only can you create a more healthy and wholesome diet with popcorn, but you can also get creative in finding alternatives to unhealthy snack foods. Here are some of our top tips for smart shopping when it comes to snack foods.

• Seek Out Whole Grain Options: Whole grains provide valuable fiber, vitamins, minerals, and fill you up faster. Choose cereal, crackers, and breads that list whole wheat, oat, rye, or other grains as their first ingredients.
• Go Natural: Opt for healthy snacks like nuts and dried fruit instead of packaged sweets and chips. Natural snacks deliver nutrient-dense energy in a smaller package, so you can avoid overeating.
• Read Labels: Avoid snacks with long ingredient lists. Cheaper snack foods often contain unhealthy additives like sugar, salt, trans-fats, preservatives and artificial sweeteners.

With these simple tips, you can enjoy healthier snacks without spending a fortune. To learn even more tips and popcorn trends, be sure to sign up for the Kernel Kravings newsletter.