* my fave popcorn recipe
Headed to the movies this week?
There are a ton of great award-worthy movies out right now.
Revolutionary Road, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Wrestler, The Reader, Doubt, Seven Pounds, Frost/Nixon, and Marley and Me.
But many seemingly healthy people can get sidelined by the tempting visions of dancing soda cups, overflowing popcorn poppers and brightly colored candy wrappers all screaming "eat me!".
Any health-minded person knows that the movies are not the best place to fuel up on food. So the most important tip:
DO NOT GO TO THE MOVIES ON AN EMPTY TUMMY.
But if you are just a bit snack-happy, there are options I assure you.
For the traditional candy/popcorn movie theater , here are a few tips:
Top Five Worst Movie Munchies Choices
1. Added butter to any size of popcorn
2. "Ballpark-style" anything (nachos, hot dog, pretzel, pizza)
3. Ordering a smorgasbord. Get one item only.
4. Non-diet large beverages.
5. King Size anything
Top Five Best Movie Munchies
1. Small popcorn, no butter added.
2. Water any size.
3. Diet soda. Small.
4. Junior Mints. Don't eat the whole box. Mint can be an appetite suppressant.
5. Best option: a pre or post snack from the 'Starbucks' or 'cafe' across the street.
Side note. There is a trend among independently owned theaters catering to a new-age crowd of patrons, to have healthier munchies options at the theater. Here in New York there is Angelika Film Center which offers soy lattes, vegan cookies, healthy sandwiches and even a sorbet bar. At Landmark Sunshine you can get vegan cookies, nuts and more.
Kathy says
Staci,
Thanks for the comment. When I posted this blog I was not doing a 100% vegan blog. It was more about health. And everyday non-vegan options at the movies. Many popcorn varieties at the movies will contain milk-sadly. This post was for ppl like my non-vegan friends who don't know what to eat at the movies. But alas the vegan folks should always check the ingredients and NOT eat gelatin.
Kathy
staci says
Junior Mints contain gelatin.
Kathy says
Thanks Cascia!
It is a great plan to eat before going to the movies.
I wish more theaters would adapt to the healthier lifestyles of today's movie goers. But until then it is great to have a plan of attack. I mean after all, what is going to the movies without a little popcorn!
~Kathy
Cascia says
Great tips! We usually eat dinner or lunch (depending on if we are going to a matinee or evening show) before going to the movies. I agree with you that it is best to go to the movies after your belly is full. Great post! I love your blog.