The drive to get people to consumer healthier meals and snacks has become a battle fought against companies that offer packaged food with empty calories, so those trying to improve their eating habits need to consider their battle plan. It might seem that it would win the war quicker if they simply changed all their eating habits at once, but there can be setbacks to this strategy. It is important to think about sustainability in habits, so making changes at the rate of one small snack at a time could be what really will win the war.
There might be a few people in isolated cultures without a sweet tooth, but there are still plenty of soldiers in the war on unhealthy eating who are available to nosh on sweets. It could seem pointless to even try with the ranks of snacks lined up against them, but learning how to bypass them and strive for the goal should be done thoughtfully. Trading one sugary treat per week for something healthier could be the best path to living a healthier life.
It could seem ridiculous to only work on one snack or meal per week, but success can lead the modern dieter to the hidden roads of health. Trading a slice of cake for apple slices on just one day is not a large burden, and it might eventually lead to giving up brownies for orange segments. The goal is to start slowly with small changes, and the overall big changes will occur over time.
The battle being waged for attention in markets today is as intense as almost any battle ever fought with weapons, and each side does have its own arsenal. Bright and attractive packages are the weapons of choice for food manufacturers, but determination and a plan to live a healthier lifestyle belong to the consumer.
