Upon my visit to AMC the other night to see Your Highness (and drool over James Franco), my friend Anastasia and I noticed that AMC has done some major spring cleaning--in the food department! The AMC Movie Theatre chain is jumping on the nutritious and delicious bandwagon! FINALLY!
They've decided to add AMC Smart Movie Snacks: a $7 snack pack consisting of popped corn chips, fruit chips, trail mix bar, and choice of a water bottle, Diet Coke or Coke Zero. This healthier version comes in at about 453 calories and 10 grams of fat, compared to the regular 1,600 calorie and 60 grams of fat snack pack. This "new" snack combination is less calories than just one large soft pretzel. On our way out of the movie, we couldn't help but notice the huge refrigerator in the center of the concession stand. Inside were Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches and bon bon-like treats, Fuze fruit drinks, and Food Should Taste Good chips, among various other natural and/or low-fat, low calorie snacks.
There's always those times you go to the movies and want a lighter snack, but the 500 calorie ice cream sandwich isn't worth the guilt trip. Now you can get one for 150 calories. Ummm, can I get a "HELL YEAH!?" Why wouldn't I dig that? With people becoming more aware what our food is really made of, I think this is a great time for AMC to satiate those who want something a little less naughty (though there's nothing wrong with the occasional give-me-a-hotdog- or-give-me-death moment). Now there is at least an option for people with diabetes, high cholesterol, et cetera. Not to mention, finicky kids and finicky moms will both be pleased.
Will you guys try the AMC Smart Movie Snacks?
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