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Data: Self-care main motivator for snacking

A stressed-out world paired with a “treat yourself” mindset and a nagging concern for health and wellness in the background is driving Americans to snack more than ever.

Tara Fitzpatrick

June 16, 2017

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New research from Mintel reveals that the top reason Americans say they snack is simple: to treat themselves. This idea of snacking for self-care is behind a few other reasons Americans snack at the moment (and just about every moment): to give themselves a much-needed break and to deal with stress. Click through to find out more about the data on how we’re snacking through our emotions.

About the Author

Tara Fitzpatrick

Tara Fitzpatrick is senior editor of Food Management. She covers food, culinary and menu trends.

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