Munching On Healthy Alternatives

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It's obvious that the seasons are changing right before our eyes as the days get shorter and cooler. If you are like me, there is a little bit of dread towards the darker winter months as the tendency gravitate toward snacks increases.

Winter brings the opportunity to read, watch my favorite shows, and get lost in all the movies I missed over the summer. Needless to say, I grab for something to munch on as I try to escape the drearies. This combined with all the rich holiday food can be detrimental to my waist line, so I am looking for healthier alternatives when reading or enjoying a flick.

One alternative I often enjoy: Instead of microwave popcorn, I grab a bowl of my favorite cereal and eat it dry, piece by piece just as I would a bowl of popcorn. It satisfies my munchies and I feel healthier having not ingested butter, salt, and oily residues.

I love my movie cereals, however, I would like to change it up a little. Got any suggestions? What is your favorite movie snack? Is it healthier than micropop?