Interesting read!! I have been buying them and I have them every so often just as a little treat for myself. I couldn't have the "real" thing in the house because I still don't trust my self control. IDK if that is something that will just come in time -- I just keep going lol Some I have found I would just as soon pass on and mostly I don't eat them often.

I wanted to throw out there that rather than focusing too much on the bad side of the 100 calorie packs, to consider focusing on convenient, long-storing, easy traveling snacks. Besides the idea that these things are prepackaged in the 100 calorie packages I think the major attraction is the fact that they can be in your pantry and go with you very easily. I personally am really busy and work outside the home and these aren't tools I use but I do understand how people might choose them for the convenience factor. I don't make it to the store very many times a week and I'm outside the home a lot. Maybe think about pointing out ways you can get prepared veggies (still more expensive but sometimes I have more money than time and I don't think I'm unusual). I don't know the nutritionals but things like those little cottage cheese snack packs they have out might be a good alternative suggestion.

I also think it is sort of an issue of where you are on the journey. This is a great baby step for someone trying to make incremental changes.

Hope your presentation goes great! Good for you!

Peg

I just started trying to eat healthier, and for me so far they are helping the cravings. I seem to have 1 bag every other day or so. Never more than 1 a day, and my craving is totally over after that.