Welcome to our series sharing Food Holidays: February: National Snack Food Month. National Snack Food Month isn’t a good Holiday for someone on a diet like me to celebrate. Because when it comes to snack foods, I like Chocolate in any form. How about you?
Snacks can satisfy cravings, Snacks can help you watch your weight, boost your metabolism, and even help you deal with sadness. Whatever your mood, there is a snack for you. Lt’s take advantage of National Snack Month in February. Hoard your snacks and munch away. Snacking doesn’t always have to be unhealthy. In fact, snacking can be a great way to eat more proteins, fiber, and fruits. Thereby helping your body stay in shape.
NATIONAL SNACK FOOD MONTH ACTIVITIES
- Health experts believe that healthy snacking several times a day maintains a good BMI and prevents blood sugar levels from spiking.
- Giving in to your cravings once in a while is okay and that’s why diet plans have cheat days.
- There is something satisfying about preparing your own snacks which will be fresh and preservative-free is a bonus.
5 BITE-SIZED SNACK FACTS
- Every Oreo Cookie is 71% Wafer and 29% Crème filling.
- Frito Lay uses a $40,000 chewing simulation device to test the crunchiness of their Chips.
- You’ll never find out the recipe for Krispy Kreme’s world-famous Glazed Donuts which is kept under lock and key at their plant in Winston-Salem, NC.
- Salt is addictive and snack food companies know that. They add Salt in a way that gets consumers hooked on their snacks.
- A janitor invented Flaming Hot Cheetos when he sprinkled Chili powder on the original Cheeto. Giving the world a spicy snack and the Janitor was made VP!
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL SNACK FOOD MONTH
- We are a nation of snackers. While some of us pick healthy foods, many of us are guilty of indulging in unhealthy snacks. But this month who’s judging?
- Snacks come in all shapes, sizes, and flavors. Snacks can be healthy or a guilty pleasure. You just need to take your pick.
- Snacking can be healthy if you choose Fruit, an Energy Bar, or Yogurt.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
