Part 2 - Making Movie Magic

So you haven't eaten in about three hours and your next stop is the movie theatre. It's no surprise, that there's not too many 'healthy' food choices at the movie theater but here's a couple options that you may have tried in the past.

A) A small popcorn, hold the butter, Goobers and an iced tea
B) A jumbo hot dog and a Diet Coke
C) Combo #1: a Large popcorn with butter, candy of your choice (red vines, duh) and a cherry Icee.

Okay, so maybe choice C really hasn't been your choice since you were 11. And don't be fooled by A. Yes popcorn is a whole grain, but it is high on the glycemic index. That means it's a faster digesting carb and eating it can cause insulin spikes, which increase fat storage.

While the peanuts in goobers do contain protein, the candy is just way to full of fat and carbs to a reasonable choice, even in an emergency situation.

Instead, go with option B. Ignore the bun, pick up a couple of packets of mustard and you're good to go. Hot dogs are a fairly good source of protein, and even though they are high in fat, they are relatively low in carbohydrates. Besides all you need is a little protein to get you through the next hour and a half until you can eat a big leafy salad and chicken breast for dinner. So the answer is B.